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correctness

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //kɝˈɛktnəs// UK //kəɹˈɛktnəs// cor·rect·ness

n. the quality of being right, true, or accurate. You use this word when you want to check if something is free from mistakes.

n. the state or quality of being in accordance with fact, logic, or established standards; accuracy.


SIMPLE

The teacher checked the correctness of the answers.

CONTEXTUAL

We need to verify the correctness of the data before publishing the report.

COMPLEX

The debate focused less on the correctness of the policy and more on its practical implementation.

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Origin

From correct + -ness.

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