corrigibility — the quality of being able to be corrected, reformed, or improved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being able to be corrected, reformed, or improved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔrɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
Korean meaning: 교정 가능성, 개선될 수 있는 성질
Korean pronunciation: 코리지어**빌**러티
Example Sentences
- The AI's corrigibility was crucial - it could be updated when it made mistakes.
- My teenager's corrigibility is questionable - he still leaves dirty socks everywhere despite constant reminders.
- The judge considered the defendant's corrigibility before deciding on the sentence.
corrigibility
NOUN//ˌkɔrɪdʒəˈbɪləti//
the quality of being able to be corrected, reformed, or improved
a skilled mechanic carefully adjusts and repairs a dented car hood with precision tools. The mechanic examines each damaged area and systematically works to restore it. What was once a badly dented and scratched surface gradually becomes smooth and properly aligned. The car transforms from damaged to fully restored under the mechanic's expert care. Another mechanic nearby nods approvingly at the successful repair work. the quality of being able to be corrected, reformed, or improved
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corrigere' meaning 'to set right' or 'to correct', originally referring to straightening something that was bent or crooked.
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📝Examples
“The AI's corrigibility was crucial - it could be updated when it made mistakes.”
“My teenager's corrigibility is questionable - he still leaves dirty socks everywhere despite constant reminders.”
“The judge considered the defendant's corrigibility before deciding on the sentence.”
“The old dog's lack of corrigibility proved that you can't teach old dogs new tricks.”
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