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verb
To alter the current course of an aircraft or other vessel to ensure it is directed towards the intended destination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, nautical, physical-sciences, transport
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verb
To make adjustments to an ongoing process or project in order to achieve a desired outcome.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
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History
A back-formation from course correction.
