correct vs reconcile

reconcile vs correct

correct is an adjective but reconcile is not an adjective.

correct and reconcile both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
reconcile	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reconcile is a hyponym of correct; that is, reconcile is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:

correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
reconcile: bring into consonance or accord

Other hyponyms of correct include proportion, modulate, temper, tune, tune up, calibrate, fine-tune, graduate, tune, tune up, time, trim, zero, zero in, zero, readjust, reset, attune, time, set, modulate, regulate, focalise, focalize, focus, sharpen, sync, synchronise, synchronize, pressurise, pressurize, decompress, depressurise, depressurize, fit, match, plumb, align, coordinate, ordinate, harmonise, harmonize, linearise, linearize, justify, citify.

correct (adjective)	reconcile (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	reconcile (verb)
treat a defect	bring into consonance or accord
make right or correct	make (one thing) compatible with (another)
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	accept as inevitable
censure severely	come to terms
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for

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