Word: incorrection
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Every so often, an inexperienced reporter attempts to describe a dwelling as "attractive" or "impressive." This is incorrect. In journalese, all homes are either modest or stately. When confronted with a truly ramshackle fixer-upper, knowing scribes will deflect attention to the surrounding area, describing the residence as "off the beaten track" or "in a developing area," that is, a slum. Distaste for the suburbs is conveyed by mentioning "trimmed lawns and neat flower beds," thus artfully suggesting both compulsiveness and a high level of intolerance for life in its hearty, untrimmed state...
There is no correct response, no incorrect response to this work of art, no intellectual construct to decode. The challenge is simply to experience it and to respond. Jonathan Marks Literary Director American Repertory Theatre
...Incorrect implementation of the membership rotation schedule could have a bearing on the Committee's deliberations. For example, consider the fact that one-third to one-half of the Law School faculty actively oppose the University's current South Africa investment policy, while similar sentiment is less widespread at the Business School...
Another claimed that the amount quoted is incorrect...
...West, there has been a view that Khrushchev undertook the Cuban operation at the instigation of the military. This is incorrect. Khrushchev imposed an arbitrary decision on the political and military leaders. They were not interested in "quick fixes" and surrogate nuclear missile capability. They wanted solid, long-range programs to achieve parity with the U.S. in both quantity and quality of strategic nuclear weaponry and later to pursue superiority. That would take time and would involve astronomical expense, but there was no risk. But such expenditures would inevitably undermine Khrushchev's plans to aid the consumer. Khrushchev had unrealistically...