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Is the usage 'if I remember correct' correct? If you google it, it is seen to be extensively used. Why is it considered incorrect by some people?
 

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It should be "If I remember correctly". We mostly use adverbs to describe verbs. It may just be lazy speech that has been repeated often enough for some folks to think it's correct.
 

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Is the usage 'if I remember correct' correct? If you google it, it is seen to be extensively used. Why is it considered incorrect by some people?

On Google, "If I remember correct" gets 5,800,000 hits, while the correct version "If I remember correctly" gets 111,000,000 hits. That is quite a difference.

A Google Ngram shows the difference graphically: Google Ngram Viewer
 

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You can also go for other options like "if my memory does not fail me", but I feel this one is far more formal, as well as possibly a tad outdated (native speakers will make it clearer).
 

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You can also go for other options like "if my memory does not fail me", but I feel this one is far more formal, as well as possibly a tad outdated (native speakers will make it clearer).

Also, "If my memory serves me correctly" could be used.
 

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It's also phrased as "if my memory serves me correctly". It is​ indeed a tad outdated, and sounds a bit contrived these days.
 

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If you hear that phrase spoken, it will probably be shortened to "If memory serves...".
 

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In BrE, "If I remember rightly ..."
 

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On Google, "If I remember correct" gets 5,800,000 hits, while the correct version "If I remember correctly" gets 111,000,000 hits. That is quite a difference.

A Google Ngram shows the difference graphically: Google Ngram Viewer
I haven't tried this Ngram before. Isn't this a worry?:
Google Trends
 

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Thanks to all those who provided answers.
 
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