trim vs correct

correct vs trim

trim is a noun but correct is not a noun.

trim and correct both are adjectives.

trim and correct both are verbs.

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

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of trim; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than trim:

trim: adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of trim include adjust, set.

trim (noun)	correct (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance

trim (adjective)	correct (adjective)
severely simple in line or design	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
thin and fit	correct in opinion or judgment
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder	socially right or correct
neat and smart in appearance	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

trim (verb)	correct (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in	treat a defect
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used	make right or correct
cut closely	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of	censure severely
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size	fall in value
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
decorate, as with ornaments	make reparations or amends for
be in equilibrium during a flight	adjust for
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

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