error correct
The phrase "error correct" refers to identifying and fixing mistakes in various fields such as computing, data transmission, and banking.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To identify and fix mistakes or inaccuracies.
Example
- The editor had to error correct the manuscript before it could be published.
- Teachers often error correct students' homework to help them learn.
C1Computing
(technical)To debug or rectify mistakes in software or data.
Example
- The developer spent hours trying to error correct the code.
- Error correcting the data transmission ensured that no information was lost.
B2Banking
(technical)To rectify mistakes in financial transactions.
Example
- The bank had to error correct the interest charges applied to my account.
- Error correcting the transaction ensured the customer was charged the correct amount.
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