correctness
kəˈrɛktnəs
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Definition of correctness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
accuracyfreedom from error or mistakes
  • The correctness of the report was unquestionable.
accuracy exactness precision
2.
truthfulnessconformity to truth or factual information
  • The correctness of the data was verified by experts.
accuracy truth veracity
3.
standardsRareadherence to recognized standards or rulesRare
  • The correctness of the procedure ensured safety.
accuracy exactness precision
4.
technologyTECH.state of an algorithm matching its specificationTECH.
  • The correctness of the algorithm was confirmed through testing.
accuracy exactness precision
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Expressions with correctness

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avoidance of language that offends disadvantaged groups
Political correctness is important in public speeches.

Origin of correctness

Latin, correctus (set right) + ness (state or quality)

Terms with correctness included in their meaning

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correctness
be correct in judgment or statement
communication
affirms correctness or agreement with enthusiasm
correctness
used to confirm that someone is correct
verify accuracy
establish the truth or correctness of something
rude behavior
lacking politeness or social correctness
moral correctness
be morally justified or fair
inspection
examine something carefully to ensure correctness
obligation
used to indicate duty or correctness

Examples of correctness in a sentence

  • Her essay was praised for its grammatical correctness.
  • The correctness of his statement was questioned during the debate.
  • We need to ensure the correctness of these calculations.
  • The correctness of the report was unquestionable.
  • His correctness in following the guidelines was appreciated.
  • The software's correctness was verified by experts.

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  1. French:exactitude, véracité, ...
  2. German:Richtigkeit, Genauigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:esattezza, correttezza, ...
  4. Spanish:corrección, veracidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:correção, veracidade, ...
  6. Chinese:正确性, 真实性, ...
  7. Japanese:正確さ, コレクトネス, ...
  8. Arabic:صِحَّة, الصحة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְכוֹנוּת, תַּקִּינוּת, ...
  10. Russian:точность, соответствие стандартам, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точність, відповідність стандартам, ...
  12. Hindi:सटीकता, सत्यता, ...
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