Korrektsion

Korrektsion is a noun used in several languages to denote the act or process of correcting something—adjusting an element to meet a standard, fix a mistake, or restore accuracy. It is etymologically related to the Latin term corrigere and to the English word correction. In English, the common term is correction, while korrektsion appears in non-English contexts as an adapted form of the same concept.

In editing and publishing, korrektsion refers to the set of changes made to correct errors in a document, such as factual inaccuracies, typographical mistakes, or inconsistencies. It encompasses both editorial corrections and factual verification performed by editors, authors, or fact-checkers.

In data processing, statistics, and measurement, korrektsion denotes adjustments applied to data or results to account for bias, calibration error, or systematic effects. This often involves correction factors, calibration procedures, or post-processing steps intended to improve accuracy and comparability of data across conditions or instruments.

In communications and information theory, error korrektsion describes methods that detect and correct errors introduced by a transmission channel. Techniques such as forward error correction codes and other redundancy-based strategies fall under this usage, helping to maintain data integrity in noisy environments.

In pedagogy and psychology, korrektsion can refer to corrective feedback that guides learners toward correct responses or understanding, supporting learning through targeted guidance and error-focused instruction.

See also: correction, error correction code, data calibration, proofreading, feedback.