The difference between Correct and Remedy
When used as verbs, correct means to make something that was wrong become right, whereas remedy means to provide or serve as a remedy for.
Correct is also adjective with the meaning: free from error.
Remedy is also noun with the meaning: something that corrects or counteracts.
check bellow for the other definitions of Correct and Remedy
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Correct as an adjective:
Free from error; true; accurate.
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Correct as an adjective:
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
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Correct as a verb (transitive):
To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
Examples:
"The navigator corrected the course of the ship."
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Correct as a verb (by extension, transitive):
To grade (examination papers).
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Correct as a verb (transitive):
To inform (someone) of their error.
Examples:
"It's rude to correct your parents."
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Remedy as a noun:
Something that corrects or counteracts.
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Remedy as a noun (legal):
The legal means to recover a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong.
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Remedy as a noun:
A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.
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Remedy as a noun:
The accepted tolerance or deviation in fineness or weight in the production of gold coins etc.
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Remedy as a verb (transitive):
To provide or serve as a remedy for.