tentative correction
[/ˈtɛntətɪv kəˈrɛkʃən/]
nounpl: tentative corrections
correção provisória
1. A preliminary or provisional correction made to a text, document, or statement that is subject to further review and may be changed
The editor made a tentative correction to the manuscript, marking it for the author's approval.
O editor fez uma correção provisória no manuscrito, marcando-a para aprovação do autor.
2. An uncertain or conditional adjustment made pending additional information or verification
The accountant entered a tentative correction to the financial report pending the audit results.
O contador inseriu uma correção provisória no relatório financeiro pendente dos resultados da auditoria.
The term is widely used in academic, publishing, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, 'correção provisória' is commonly used in financial reporting and quality control processes. In academic settings, it's frequently employed during peer review and editing processes.
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