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CORRECTIONAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Concerned with or providing correction

Example:

a correctional institution

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

punitive; punitory (inflicting punishment)

Derivation:

correction (the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right)

correction (the act of disciplining)

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