Korrektion

Korrektion is a German noun that denotes the act or result of correcting something to bring it into conformity with a standard, rule, or truth. It can refer to edits in text, adjustments in data or measurements, and corrective procedures in various professional fields. The term is relatively broad and can describe both the process of correcting and the outcome of that process.

Etymology and usage. Korrektion derives from the same Latin root as the more common Korrektur, both ultimately linked to correctio. In contemporary German, Korrektur is the standard spelling in most contexts, while Korrektion appears as a variant spelling, primarily in older texts, specialized terminology, or formal styles. The two terms are often interchangeable in meaning, though Korrektion is less common in everyday language.

Fields of application. In editing and publishing, a Korrektion may refer to corrections made to a manuscript. In data processing and scientific measurement, it can denote calibration or adjustment procedures intended to eliminate errors. In medicine or dentistry, the word can appear in the description of corrective procedures, though more common terms in those contexts include Korrektur or Korrekturen in professional usage. The plural form is Korrektionen, though Korrekturen is equally valid depending on spelling tradition.

See also. Korrektur, Korrigieren, Korrekturen, Korrektionen. The distinction between Korrektion and Korrektur is largely historical or stylistic, with modern German favoring Korrektur in most general writing.