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Difficulty: MediumOccupational and Specialized Registers

After the initial printing of the reference manual, the editor identified several typographical errors that required immediate notice to readers; consequently, the publishing house inserted a printed slip of corrections known as a ______. Which of the following specialized terms correctly completes the sentence?

  1. corrigendumAnswer
  2. B
    prospectus
  3. C
    addendum
  4. D
    manuscript

Answer

The correct term is 'corrigendum'.
In the publishing and printing register, the term 'corrigendum' refers specifically to an official list of errors and their corresponding corrections inserted into a book or document after printing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The context involves publishing, printing, and correcting errors discovered after publication.
Specialized registers require choosing the precise technical term used within the publishing domain.
2
Evaluate candidate publishing terms
'Corrigendum' specifically refers to a notice or list of corrections appended to a published text.
It distinguishes correction lists from general additions ('addendum') or financial summaries ('prospectus').

Key Concept

Publishing and Editing Register Terminology
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Occupational and Specialized Registers

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