Corrigendum
/ˌkɔːrɪˈdʒendəm/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Honesty
In academics, a corrigendum shows integrity by acknowledging and correcting one's errors. 
Following peer review, the researcher submitted a corrigendum to address data discrepancies.
Pro Tip 2/3Printing Error
It signifies a printing mistake, which is different from an author's error. 
A misprinted date in the book led to the publication of a corrigendum.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Tone
Issuing a corrigendum shows respect for the work's accuracy and readers. 
The magazine respectfully issued a corrigendum to correct the misquoted statistics.
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AmendmentCorrectionErratumRectificationRevision
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