errorcorrection
nounUK /ˈerə kəˈrekʃən/
US /ˈerər kəˈrekʃən/
The act of fixing mistakes so things are right again.
The teacher's errorcorrection helped the students learn the right spelling.
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2. In computing, the process of finding and fixing mistakes in data or code.
The software uses errorcorrection to repair damaged files.
3. In language learning, feedback that shows a learner what they got wrong.
Gentle errorcorrection during conversation helps learners improve.
4. A system that detects and repairs transmission mistakes in signals.
Errorcorrection codes keep satellite messages clear.