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The phrase 'correct the number' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it anytime you want to convey the idea of fixing a numerical figure. For example, "I need to double-check the calculations - please correct the number."
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Correction: This story was updated to correct the number of cities that signed onto the compact.
This article was also amended to correct the number of Uncommon Schools.
*This post was changed to correct the number of names on the 9/11 memorial.
*This post was updated to correct the number of nuclear powers.
This article was amended on 19 January 2017 to correct the number of trains to Carmarthen.
The standfirst of this blog was amended on 22 September to correct the number of decades.
* This post was amended to correct the number of Chinese authors who appeared at BookExpo America.
This article was amended on 6 September 2015 to correct the number of Labour mayoral candidates.
This story was updated to correct the number of total students involved in the studies, 327.
Update: to correct the number of detainees: eight were taken; one was later released; seven remain.
* This post was amended to correct the number of Chinese authors who appeared at BookExpo America.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com