Main entry: incorrect, wrong, faulty
Definition: characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
Usage: he submitted a faulty report; an incorrect transcription; the wrong side of the road
Definition: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
Usage: an incorrect calculation; the report in the paper is wrong; your information is wrong; the clock showed the wrong time; found themselves on the wrong road; based on the wrong assumptions
Main entry: incorrect
Definition: (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
Definition: not in accord with established usage or procedure
Usage: the wrong medicine; the wrong way to shuck clams; it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts