emendicate

/ɛmɛndɪˈkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to correct or revise something, especially a text or document

“The editor emended the manuscript to fix the grammatical errors.”

2. verb

to improve or reform something, especially by making changes

“The government aimed to emendicate the education system to provide better opportunities.”

3. noun

the act of correcting or revising something

“The emendication of the text took several hours to complete.”

Synonyms

  • correct
  • reform
  • revise

Antonyms

  • maintain
  • perpetuate