corrector

noun

UK /kəˈrektə/

US /kəˈrektər/

A corrector is a person or thing that fixes mistakes.

The teacher used a red pen as a corrector for our spelling tests.

SYNONYMS

fixer checker editor proofreader

RELATED WORDS

correction correct mistake proofreading

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A substance or tool used to cover up writing mistakes.

She painted white corrector over the wrong word.

3. A person whose job is to mark and fix errors in texts or exams.

The exam corrector found several errors in the essay.

4. A device or program that adjusts or calibrates something.

The color corrector made the photo look more natural.