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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.
adjustment entry
In accounting, a journal entry that corrects an error in the accounts.
Der Buchhalter nahm eine Berichtigung der Wertberichtigung vor.
The accountant made an adjustment entry for the value adjustment.
'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
Verbesserung can refer to correcting a mistake in a text or assignment. Berichtigung corrects incorrect or inaccurate information and often sounds more formal. Verbesserung is appropriate in an assignment; for correcting published information, Berichtigung is generally the better term.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Berichtigung der falschen Zahl im Artikel.
The newspaper published a correction of the incorrect figure in the article.
Die Verbesserung des Rechtschreibfehlers im Aufsatz war schnell erledigt.
Correcting the spelling mistake in the essay was done quickly.
