Definition reprinted with permission from Hood, Stephen B. (editor) available from Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering Words (Publication No 2: Speech Foundation of America)
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repair
This represents a process initiated by the speaker to correct (or "repair") errors in language formulation an/or speech production. These errors can occur either be in the planning stage (covert repairs) or after the word or utterance has been produced (overt repairs.) (See revision.)