leiðréttingu

Leiðréttingu is an Icelandic noun that refers to the act or result of correcting something that is inaccurate or incomplete. It is used to describe changes made to improve accuracy, adjust information, or rectify errors. The term derives from the verb leiðrétta, meaning to correct or rectify.

In education and assessment, leiðréttingu may refer to corrections of answers, adjustments to a grade, or reevaluation after an exam or assignment. In official and administrative contexts, it is used for amendments to records or documents, such as civil registers, tax forms, and policy texts. In publishing, corrections to a text may be described as leiðréttingar. In data management and statistics, the term denotes the process of rectifying data after errors or omissions are found, ensuring datasets reflect true values.

The process generally involves reporting the error, submitting evidence or a request for correction, review by the relevant authority or responsible party, and the issuance of a corrected document, revised figure, or updated record. The scope of a leiðréttingu can range from minor fixes, such as a misspelled name, to major amendments in policy or law, depending on the context and authority involved.