Korrekteerida

Korrekteerida is a verb in Estonian that means to correct, rectify, or adjust something in order to ensure accuracy. It is used across domains such as editing, data processing, measurements, and translations to remove errors, biases, or discrepancies and to align information with established standards.

In writing and editing, korrekteerida refers to correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style so that a text meets the required norms. It is common to say that a document should be korrekteeritud before publication, or to instruct someone to korrekteeri teksti.

In technical and scientific contexts, korrekteerida is used to describe applying adjustments to data or results to compensate for known biases or measurement errors. This can involve calibration factors, bias corrections, or other methodological adjustments to improve the accuracy of findings.

Etymology and morphology: the term is built on the Estonian stem korrek- with the verb-forming suffix -teerida, and is related to similar international vocabulary for correctness. It tends to appear in formal or technical registers and is often preferred in contexts where precise correction is the goal.

See also: korrigeerida, which is another common Estonian verb for correcting or revising, often used in editing and data contexts; and parandama, a more general term for repairing or fixing errors. Korrektsioon, korrigeerimine, and parandamine are related nouns referring to the act or result of correction.