die Korrektur
correction
The process of checking and improving errors in a text, calculation, or piece of work.
EXAMPLE
Die Korrektur der Klausuren nimmt viel Zeit in Anspruch.
Correcting the exams takes a lot of time.
die Korrektur
correction
die Korrektur, die Korrekturen
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Meanings
die Korrektur
correction
The specific change that is made to eliminate an error; the improvement itself.
EXAMPLE
Der Lektor hat einige Korrekturen am Manuskript vorgenommen.
The editor made several corrections to the manuscript.
die Korrektur
correction
In finance, a temporary decline in the prices of securities or other financial products after a period of gains.
EXAMPLE
Nach den starken Gewinnen der letzten Wochen war eine Korrektur am Aktienmarkt zu erwarten.
After the strong gains of the last few weeks, a correction on the stock market was to be expected.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Korrektur, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Korrekturen |
| genitive | der Korrektur |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Korrektur | die Korrekturen |
| accusative | die Korrektur | die Korrekturen |
| dative | der Korrektur | den Korrekturen |
| genitive | der Korrektur | der Korrekturen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Korrektur' (the correction) is the noun that belongs to the verb 'korrigieren' (to correct). When someone corrects a text, the result is the correction of the text.
EXAMPLE
Der Lehrer korrigiert die Aufsätze. Die Korrektur wird eine Woche dauern.
The teacher is correcting the essays. The correction will take a week.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Korrektur' (correction) are 'Korrektur lesen' (to proofread a text for errors) and 'Korrekturen vornehmen' (to make corrections).
EXAMPLE
Könntest du meine E-Mail bitte Korrektur lesen, bevor ich sie abschicke?
Could you please proofread my email before I send it?
Process vs. result
'Die Korrektur' (the correction) in the singular often describes the entire process of improving something. 'Die Korrekturen' (the corrections) in the plural, on the other hand, usually refers to the individual changes that were made.
EXAMPLE
Die Korrektur meiner Bachelorarbeit hat vier Wochen gedauert.
The correction of my bachelor's thesis took four weeks.
Context: finance
In financial jargon, 'Korrektur' (correction) has a special meaning: a significant, but usually temporary, decline in stock prices after a period of growth. This meaning is limited to specialized texts.
EXAMPLE
Analysten halten eine baldige Korrektur an der Börse für wahrscheinlich.
Analysts consider a correction on the stock exchange likely soon.
Compare with
Korrektur vs Verbesserung
improvement / correction
Both words are suitable when revising a faulty text. „Die Korrektur“ specifically refers to checking for and eliminating errors, while „die Verbesserung“ can also mean an additional enhancement of style or quality without a specific error. Use „Korrektur“ for errors and „Verbesserung“ for a further enhancement.
Korrektur
Die Korrektur des Aufsatzes beseitigte mehrere Rechtschreibfehler.
Correcting the essay eliminated several spelling errors.
Verbesserung
Die Verbesserung des Aufsatzes machte seine Argumente klarer und überzeugender.
Improving the essay made his arguments clearer and more convincing.
In real life
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