correctness

Meaning

  1. (uncountable, usually) Freedom from error.
  2. (uncountable, usually) Conformity to the truth or to fact.
  3. (uncountable, usually) Conformity to recognized standards.
  4. (uncountable, usually) The state of an algorithm that correctly mirrors its specification.

Synonyms

accuracy
C2
exactness
rightness
precision
C2
justness
properness
right
A1
straightness

propriety

exactitude
soundness
justice
B1
fairness
C2
truth
A1
fidelity
C2
fitness
C2
advisability
directness
accurateness
honesty
C1
correct
B1
rectitude
straight
A2
suitability
suitableness
sureness
thoroughness
true
A1
trueness
uprightness
verity
21k
honestness

being straight

validity
27k

precision.

accurate
C1
amendment
C1
cheerfulness
dearness
decency
C1
decorum
24k
direct
B1
equitableness
faultlessness
frankness
36k
in person
integrity
C1
neatness
nicety
perfection
C1
Translations

correttezza
Korrektheit
esattezza
Richtigkeit
correctheid
corrección
justesse
juistheid
correction
Genauigkeit
exactitude
précision
nauwkeurigheid
giustezza
Frequency

41k
Etymology

From correct + -ness.

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