Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corrigendum
noun
/kəˈrɪdʒ.ən.dəm/
Definition
A correction of a published text.
Examples
- The author issued a corrigendum to address the mistakes in the initial printing of the book.
- The journal published a corrigendum for the article that contained several factual inaccuracies.
- You should always check for a corrigendum when reading academic papers.
Meaning
A corrigendum is typically issued to rectify errors found in published material, ensuring that readers have access to the accurate information.
Synonyms
- Correction
- Amendment
- Rectification
