correct vs sharpen

sharpen vs correct

correct is an adjective but sharpen is not an adjective.

correct and sharpen both are verbs.

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

As verbs, sharpen is a hyponym of correct; that is, sharpen 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
sharpen: put (an image) into focus

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, sync, synchronise, synchronize, pressurise, pressurize, decompress, depressurise, depressurize, fit, match, plumb, align, coordinate, ordinate, harmonise, harmonize, reconcile, linearise, linearize, justify, citify.

correct (adjective)	sharpen (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)	sharpen (verb)
treat a defect	become sharp or sharper
make right or correct	make crisp or more crisp and precise
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	raise the pitch of (musical notes)
censure severely	put (an image) into focus
fall in value	make (one's senses) more acute
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience	give a point to
make reparations or amends for	make sharp or sharper
adjust for	make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

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