Correct
Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
Common collocations
| bit | correct bit | slip bit |
Both words in one sentence
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If the ONI officer reviewing Cole's life is correct, Cole SURVIVED by executing an in-atmosphere slip-space jump, and is most likely finally living a life of peace far outside UNSC or Covenant space.
Source: Franchise / Halo -
In fact, once you officially go Off the Rails, she accidentally lets the "I" slip out; she tries to correct it, but then drops the facade entirely once she knows there's no going back.
Source: Royal "We" -
Angel from Borderlands 2 is reluctant to swear and quick to correct herself if she lets a cuss word slip.
Source: Gosh Dang It to Heck!
Cite this Source
Slip and Correct. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/correct/slip
Correct & Slip. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/correct/slip>.
Slip or Correct. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/correct/slip.
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