correctness
Correctness (noun) means the quality of being accurate or free from error. Example: “The teacher checked the correctness of every calculation.”
noun
1
The quality of being accurate or free from error.
"The teacher checked the correctness of every calculation."
2
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or fact.
"His correctness in dress and manner impressed the panel."
How to use correctness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow accurate or proper something is.
Easily confused with
political correctness
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What does “correctness” mean?
The word “correctness” means the quality of being accurate or free from error. In plain terms, how accurate or proper something is.
How do you use “correctness” in a sentence?
Here is “correctness” used in a sentence: “The teacher checked the correctness of every calculation.”
What is the opposite of “correctness”?
The opposite of “correctness” — its antonyms — is incorrectness.
What part of speech is “correctness”?
“Correctness” is a noun.
Is “correctness” a common word?
“Correctness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “correctness” have?
“Correctness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being accurate or free from error.
