over-correct (Adjective) — Free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth. ex. "the correct version"
over-correct (Adjective) — Socially appropriate or approved. ex. "correct behaviour"
over-correct (Adjective) — In accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure. ex. "what's the correct word for this?"
over-correct (Adjective) — Having truthful opinions or making the right judgment. ex. "time proved him correct"
over-correct (Verb) — Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error.
over-correct (Verb) — Make right or correct. ex. "Correct the mistakes"
over-correct (Verb) — Make reparations or amends for. ex. "correct a wrong done to the victims of the Holocaust"
over-correct (Verb) — Censure severely. ex. "She corrected him for his insensitive remarks"
over-correct (Verb) — Adjust for. ex. "engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
over-correct (Verb) — Punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience. ex. "The teacher corrected the pupils rather frequently"
over-correct (Verb) — Go down in value. ex. "the stock market corrected"
over-correct (Verb) — Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard. ex. "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
over-correct (Verb) — Treat a defect. ex. "The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia"