Correct and Solve

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

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Solve and correct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Solve" instead a verb "Correct".

Solve verb - To find an answer for through reasoning.

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Correct and solve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead a verb "Solve".

Nearby Words: solution, solved, solving, solvable, solver

lack	correct lack	solve lack
problem	correct problem	solve problem
series	correct series	solve series
issue	correct issue	solve issue
Other words: paradox, issues, problems.

Instead of just grading the outcome, these teachers will have their students solve the problem with a calculator, ask the students to solve it themselves with the calculator's result as a known-good reference, and grade the students in terms of the procedure used to reach the correct answer.

Source: Technology Marches On / Computers
All vowels in the puzzle were revealed, after which she was given 30 seconds to give one correct consonant and solve the puzzle.

Source: Series / Wheel of Fortune
Cash was awarded for each correct answer, plus a chance to solve the puzzle.It's also the only game by Stephen J.

Source: Series / Caesar's Challenge

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