Emend: meaning, definitions and examples

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emend

 

[ ษชหˆmษ›nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

text correction

To emend is to correct or amend a text. This term is often used in the context of editing books, manuscripts, or academic papers. An emendation is a revision made to improve accuracy or clarity. The process of emending may involve correcting typographical errors, grammatical mistakes, or even altering content for factual correctness. Emending a document can significantly enhance its quality and readability.

Synonyms

amend, correct, edit, improve, revise.

Examples of usage

  • The editor had to emend several passages in the manuscript.
  • Before publication, the team will emend the report for any mistakes.
  • Scholars often emend ancient texts to reflect modern understanding.
  • The proofreader's job is to emend errors found in the document.

Translations

Translations of the word "emend" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emendar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคถเฅ‹เคงเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช korrigieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memperbaiki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟั€ะฐะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poprawiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟฎๆญฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corriger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corregir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzeltmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ •ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตุญูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opravit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opraviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎๆญฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popraviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐrรฉtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะทะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzษ™ltmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corregir

Etymology

The word 'emend' originates from the Latin 'emendare', which means 'to correct' or 'to improve'. This Latin term is a combination of 'e-' (a variant of 'ex-', meaning 'out of) and 'menda' (meaning 'blemish' or 'fault'). The usage of 'emend' in English can be traced back to the late 17th century, and it primarily appeared in academic and editorial contexts. Over the years, the term has maintained its association with the revision process in literature and scholarship. As technology has advanced, the notion of emending has extended into digital formats, where software tools assist in identifying and correcting errors in texts. Thus, 'emend' continues to play a crucial role in the production of accurate and polished written material.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,248 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.