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correction
The correction of an error, false information, or an inaccurate statement. This can be done in writing or orally.
Die Zeitung druckte eine Berichtigung des fehlerhaften Artikels.
The newspaper printed a correction of the flawed article.
'Berichtigung' (correction) comes from the verb 'berichtigen' (to correct). This verb literally means to 'richtig zu machen' (make something right) (be-richtig-en). The noun with the ending '-ung' therefore describes the process or result of making something right.
Ich muss meine Aussage von gestern berichtigen.
I have to correct my statement from yesterday.
'Berichtigung' (correction) is a rather formal and official word. It is often found in written contexts such as newspapers, official notices, or academic papers.
Der Verlag veröffentlichte eine Berichtigung der fehlerhaften Angaben im Buch.
The publisher released a correction of the incorrect information in the book.
Common verbs used with 'Berichtigung' (correction) are 'eine Berichtigung drucken' (to print a correction), 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), 'vornehmen' (to make), or 'fordern' (to demand).
Der Sprecher gab eine Berichtigung seiner früheren Aussage heraus.
The spokesperson issued a correction of his earlier statement.
In this meaning, 'Berichtigung' (adjustment/correction) is a technical term from accounting and finance. The context is always accounts, balance sheets, or journal entries.
Fehler in der Bilanz erfordern eine sofortige Berichtigung.
Errors in the balance sheet require an immediate correction.
improvement / correction
'die Verbesserung' and 'die Berichtigung' can both have to do with mistakes. But 'Verbesserung' is broader: something becomes better overall, or a mistake in a text or assignment is corrected. 'Berichtigung' more specifically means the correction of something wrong, for example a piece of information, a statement, or a number. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Berichtigung' is often also a 'Verbesserung'. In practice, the rule is: for quality or progress, you say 'Verbesserung'. For incorrect information, you are more likely to say 'Berichtigung'.
Wegen der falschen Uhrzeit schickt das Büro eine Berichtigung an alle Gäste.
Because of the wrong time, the office sends a correction to all guests.
Die Lehrerin lobt die Verbesserung in Pauls Aufsatz.
The teacher praises the improvement in Paul's essay.