leiðrétt
leiðrétt is an Icelandic verb meaning to correct, amend, or rectify errors, discrepancies, or faults. It is used when changes are made to improve accuracy in text, data, statements, or plans. The infinitive form is leiðrétta, and the stem appears in various conjugated forms and related nouns, such as leiðrétting, which refers to the act or result of correction.
In practice, leiðrétt is common in editing, proofreading, and fact-checking contexts. Editors may request leiðréttingar (corrections)
- It is appropriate for both professional and everyday language when addressing the need to fix inaccuracies.
- Related terms include leiðréttingar (corrections) and leiðrétta (to correct).
- The concept covers both minor typographical corrections and more substantive amendments to statements or data.
Overall, leiðrétt functions as a standard verb in Icelandic for the process of correcting or rectifying information,