correctors
|cor-rec-tors|
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/kəˈrɛktərz/
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/kəˈrɛktəz/
(corrector)
error correction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'corrector' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corrector', where 'corrigere' meant 'to make straight, set right'.
Historical Evolution
'corrector' changed from the Latin word 'corrector' and eventually became the modern English word 'corrector'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who corrects', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
devices or individuals that correct errors or mistakes.
The editor and other correctors reviewed the manuscript for errors.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 06:17