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Right

Synonyms Right, true, exact, unerring, strict, flawless, error-free, word-perfect, meticulous, along the right lines, on the mark, on the nail, spot on, on the money, accurate, veracious, precise, faithful, faultless, errorless, perfect, scrupulous, on the right track, OK, on the beam, on the button, and bang on.

Proper

Synonyms Proper, decorous, respectable, suitable, fitting, appropriate, conventional, accepted, usual, traditional, comme il faut, seemly, decent, right, fit, befitting, apt, approved, standard, customary, orthodox, and OK.

Rectify

Synonyms Rectify, set right, amend, remedy, cure, make good, better, repair, alter, rewrite, rescript, rework, clear up, patch up, iron out, put right, right, emend, redress, square, improve, ameliorate, revise, edit, redraft, reword, sort out, deal with, and clean up.

Indicate errors in

Synonyms Indicate errors in, point out faults in, assess, appraise, show mistakes in, mark, and evaluate.

Scold

Synonyms Scold, chide, reprove, lecture, chastise, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, berate, and castigate.

Counteract

Synonyms Counteract, counterbalance, make up for, offset, compensate for, and neutralize.

Adjust

Synonyms Adjust, fix, set right, standardize, calibrate, make good, overhaul, tweak, patch up, regulate, set, set to rights, normalize, fine-tune, put in working order, jigger, twiddle, and see to.

Example Sentences

Make sure to correct errors.

She provided the correct answer.

Verify the information is correct.

He gave the correct instructions.