Korekcije

Korekcije is a noun used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian and Slovenian, to denote the act or result of correcting errors, inaccuracies or values. The word derives from korekcija or korekcija in the singular form, itself from Latin correctio, via French correctione. The plural form korekcije is common in everyday and technical usage.

The term covers a range of contexts. In editing and publishing, korekcije teksta refer to corrections of spelling, grammar and style. In data processing and measurement, korekcije podataka or korekcije rezultata describe adjustments made to account for bias, instrument error or sampling effects. In accounting and finance, korekcije stanja računa denote adjustments to financial records. In law and administration, the concept can appear in the context of amendments or modifications to documents and regulations, though more specific terms may be used. In medicine, korekcije can refer to corrective procedures, for example korekcija vida in ophthalmology, which includes refractive corrections such as glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Usage and nuances vary by language and field. Korekcije is typically contrasted with terms for additions or new provisions (such as amendments) and with more specific terms for particular kinds of corrections. In scholarly and technical writing, the plural korekcije commonly appears alongside singular korekcija to describe multiple corrective actions. See also korekcija.