1. changes made to fix errors or mistakes
Usage: plural form of correction
2. the system of prisons and rehabilitation programs for criminals
Usage: often used in institutional contexts
3. punishments or disciplinary actions intended to improve behavior

Examples

• The teacher marked several corrections on my essay in red ink.
• I made all the necessary corrections before submitting my final draft.
• The Department of Corrections oversees all state prisons.
• He works as a guard in the corrections system.
• The parent used gentle corrections to guide the child’s behavior.
• Stock market corrections can cause temporary price drops.
• The editor’s corrections improved the clarity of the article.