Correct
Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
Usage example: more time will be needed to correct the computer program
Improve is a synonym for correct in fix topic. In some cases you can use "Improve" instead a verb "Correct", when it comes to topics like rectify, action, better, calibrate.
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Yawara has to correct her Japanese frequently, although it does improve over time.
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The main character Earl starts off trying to correct a lifetime of bad behavior when his life hit rock bottom and seeing that good deeds improve his life.
Source: Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist -
While this is usually done to improve the art and correct instances of Off Model, the characters actually looked worse post-redraw, and Yusei even inexplicably lost his Duel Disk, leaving his bare arm cocked at an odd angle.
Source: Anime / Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
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