Miscorrect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Miscorrect is a verb meaning To correct erroneously; to make a mistake in attempting to correct another mistake.
Meaning
To correct erroneously; to make a mistake in attempting to correct another mistake.
Example Sentences
A proofreader that does not know foreign languages is likely to miscorrect Latin words.
Word Forms
- miscorrects
- miscorrecting
- miscorrected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misrectify, misfix, misfigure, misstep, mistake, misestimate.
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