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Meaning of Corrector
A person or thing that corrects something
Definitions
- A person who corrects or revises something, especially a text or document
- * A device or system for correcting or controlling something, especially a navigational or mechanical system
Etymology of Corrector
The word "corrector" has its roots in the Latin "corrector," which means "one who corrects" or "reformer," derived from "corrigere," meaning "to straighten" or "to correct"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or systems responsible for correcting errors, injustices, or inaccuracies, with its usage evolving over time to encompass various contexts and applications
Example Uses
- The editor served as a corrector, reviewing and revising the manuscript for publication
- * The corrector on the printing press ensured that the text was free of errors
- * The navigation system's corrector helped to adjust the ship's course and prevent deviations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
distorter
falsifier
deceiver
misleader
confuser
obfuscator
perplexer
puzzler
bewilderer
muddler
spoiler
vandal
destroyer
corrupter
perverter
distorter
mistranslator
misinterpreter
misrepresenter
exaggerator
embellisher