Definition Synonyms
Definition of correctness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
accuracyfreedom from error or mistakes
- The correctness of the report was unquestionable.
2.
truthfulnessconformity to truth or factual information
- The correctness of the data was verified by experts.
3.
standardsRare adherence to recognized standards or rulesRare
- The correctness of the procedure ensured safety.
4.
technologyTECH. state of an algorithm matching its specificationTECH.
- The correctness of the algorithm was confirmed through testing.
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
correctness
completely correct or proper in every way
correctness
in a correct or proper state
correctness
state where actions are correct or proper
correctness
state of being free from error or mistakes
language correctness
correct use of language
ethics
indicating duty or correctness
improving guess
improve in accuracy or correctness gradually
correctness
done correctly according to rules or standards
confirming correctness
show that someone's idea or statement is correct
ethics
concepts of ethical correctness and incorrectness
acceptance
accepted regardless of moral correctness
morality
moral correctness or incorrectness of actions or beliefs
verification
perform a process to verify correctness or functionality
review
quick review to ensure correctness
symbols
mark indicating correctness or completion
symbols
symbol showing task completion 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.
Ensuring the correctness of the code is crucial for safety.
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- French:exactitude, véracité, ...
- German:Richtigkeit, Genauigkeit, ...
- Italian:esattezza, correttezza, ...
- Spanish:corrección, veracidad, ...
- Portuguese:correção, veracidade, ...
- Chinese:正确性, 真实性, ...
- Japanese:正確さ, コレクトネス, ...
- Arabic:صِحَّة, الصحة, ...
- Hebrew:נְכוֹנוּת, תַּקִּינוּת, ...
- Russian:точность, соответствие стандартам, ...
- Ukrainian:точність, відповідність стандартам, ...
- Hindi:सटीकता, सत्यता, ...
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