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Korrektur

correction, proofreading

In German

Korrektur

ko-rek-TOOR

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like

correction

In English means: "the action or process of correcting something; a change made to correct an error"

Actually means

Korrektur

correction, proofreading

Memory TipGerman 'Korrektur' strongly implies 'proofreading' or 'making corrections to a text/paper'. English 'correction' is broader. Think 'Korrektur' as 'Korrekt-Ur-text' (correct original text).

Example Sentences

1
Die Korrektur der Masterarbeit dauert mehrere Wochen.
The correction/proofreading of the master's thesis takes several weeks.
2
Sie bat um eine Korrektur der Daten im Bericht.
She asked for a correction of the data in the report.

FAQ

How do you say "correction, proofreading" in German?

"correction, proofreading" in German is "Korrektur" (ko-rek-TOOR). Example: Die Korrektur der Masterarbeit dauert mehrere Wochen..

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ɡʏmˈnaːzi̯ʊm

handout, lecture notes, script (e.g., for a play), transcript

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argument (a reason or point in a discussion), reasoning

Argument

ar-goo-MENT