Incorrect (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth; "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is wrong"; "your information is wrong"; "the clock showed the wrong time"; "found themselves on the wrong road"; "based on the wrong assumptions".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The teacher marked the student's answer as incorrect because it did not match the solution in the textbook.
- The accountant realized that the company's financial report contained several incorrect figures that needed to be revised.
- Her parents were disappointed to discover that the travel agency had provided them with incorrect information about the vacation package.
- The quiz show contestant lost the competition because of an incorrect response to the final question.
- After rechecking the math, she discovered that the calculator had given her an incorrect result due to a malfunction.
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Meaning 2
Not in accord with established usage or procedure; "the wrong medicine"; "the wrong way to shuck clams"; "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The accountant's calculations were incorrect, resulting in a significant financial loss for the company.
- It is incorrect for a witness to discuss the case with other witnesses before testifying in court.
- The student's incorrect use of punctuation led to confusion in the essay's meaning.
- The chef's incorrect technique for cooking the delicate fish resulted in an overcooked and inedible dish.
- The doctor's incorrect diagnosis led to the patient receiving the wrong treatment for their condition.
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Meaning 3
(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sentence "Me and my friend is going to the store" is grammatically incorrect.
- The phrase "ain't" is considered incorrect in formal writing.
- In formal English, the sentence "Him and I are going to the movies" is considered incorrect.
- The sentence "The team are going to the finals" is incorrect, it should be "The team is going to the finals".
- The phrase "it's me" is often considered incorrect by grammarians who argue that it should be "it's I".
Meaning 4
Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; "the wrong side of the road".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The student's solution was incorrect due to a mistake in the calculation.
- The navigation system gave an incorrect estimate of the journey's duration.
- Her incorrect assumption led to a series of unfortunate events.
- He filled out the form with an incorrect address, causing the package to be delivered to the wrong person.
- The weather forecast was incorrect, resulting in a ruined outdoor event.