Those two words are sometimes close synonyms, but they can have a significane difference, too. Last panel:
Right and wrong can have a moral meaning, but correct and incorrect are limited to the facts. Most of the time.
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Rogers George has been a technical writer for more than 20 years. He has written on subjects as diverse as outhouse assembly, restaurant reviews, software, information security, and scientific equipment. He has his own writing consultancy and is always happy to discuss writing and grammar. Drop him a line at curmudgeon@writing-rag.com.
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