(Definition of correctly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of correctly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Correct refers to eliminating faults, errors, or defects: I corrected the spelling mistakes. The new design corrected the flaws in the earlier version.

If you do something correctly, you do it in the correct way. Did I pronounce your name correctly?

Correct, accurate, precise imply conformity to fact, standard, or truth. A correct statement is one free from error, mistakes, or faults. An accurate statement is one that shows careful conformity to fact, …

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correctly, adv. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

The meaning of CORRECTLY is in a correct manner.