uncorrected

Uncorrected is an adjective describing something that has not been corrected, amended, or adjusted. It can refer to text, data, measurements, or statements in their original form, and it often implies that errors, biases, or inconsistencies may still be present.

In publishing, the term appears in phrases such as uncorrected proofs or uncorrected editions. These are early printings circulated for review before final editing and typesetting. They may contain typographical or factual mistakes and are not intended as the final, authoritative version. Such editions are typically labeled to indicate their provisional status and limited distribution.

In science, journalism, and data analysis, uncorrected or raw data and measurements have not yet been adjusted for known biases, calibration drift, or other systematic errors. Analysts may apply corrections or calibrations to produce corrected or adjusted results. The distinction between uncorrected and corrected results is important for assessing reliability, uncertainty, and comparability across studies or reports.

In general usage, uncorrected can describe a statement, practice, or situation that has not yet been fixed or acknowledged. An uncorrected error in a report or an uncorrected misstatement in a speech might be corrected later or left unchanged, depending on context.

Etymology: the word combines the prefix un- with correct, from the Latin corrigere meaning to set right. Related terms include unamended, unrevised, and raw or unadjusted.