corrects

Corrects is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb to correct. It denotes the act of making something right by removing errors, inaccuracies, or faults, or by bringing it into conformity with a standard or rule. In everyday use, to correct something is to replace a flawed state with a correct one, whether by editing, adjusting, or rectifying.

Etymology and scope: the word derives from Latin corrigere, meaning “to make straight or right.” Over time, corrects has extended beyond literal fixes to include adjustments that align actions, statements, or measurements with established norms, guidelines, or factual information. The term appears across many fields, from language and education to science, law, and technology.

Usage in editing and quality control: in writing and publishing, corrects refers to the act of spotting and amending errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or content. In quality control, it can describe steps that rectify defects in products or processes to meet specifications. In data management, corrections fix inaccuracies in datasets or records to improve reliability.

Technology and communication: in computing and telecommunications, error correction and self-correcting systems aim to detect and fix erroneous signals or data. Auto-correct and spell-check tools use the concept of corrections to improve user input, though such systems can introduce new errors or ambiguities.

See also: correction, corrections (plural noun form referring to the acts themselves), proofreading, error correction, quality control.