correctness

noun

Definition of correctnessnext
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as in accuracy

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as in appropriateness

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Recent Examples of correctness The system produced a mathematical proof that was accepted by Lean, a proof-assistant software used to check the logical correctness of formal mathematical arguments. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Miller then railed against multiculturalism, political correctness and his Latino classmates. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 The 1994 campus comedy PCU, starring Jeremy Piven and a young Jon Favreau in a Gen X update of Animal House in the era of political correctness, was based on his hometown. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 But according to the post, OpenAI opted to keep it secret until the company could code it into Lean, a programming language that helps ensure mathematical correctness. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 His many critics have taken issue with his firebrand style and what many view as a lack of political correctness. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Wake Up, which covered topics like her unique upbringing as part of a large, ex-Hasidic Jewish family, political correctness, gender identity and pronouns, wealth, Hollywood success and more. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 The Greek columns on its facade, south of downtown on the corner of Holman and Austin Streets, proclaimed the stability— the unimpeachable correctness—of one of the city’s most enduring institutions. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 For an agent, technical success and business correctness are two different things. — Barry Bernstein, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctness
  1. accuracy
  2. appropriateness
  3. authenticity
  4. suitability
  5. truth
  6. adequacy
  7. goodness
  8. acceptability
Noun
  • Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Citing The Times’ reports, state lawmakers passed legislation this August requiring retailers to provide consumers with safety certifications for cannabis products and permitting regulators to spot check the accuracy of cannabis testing labs.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • And if there is a credible question about a speaker’s appropriateness, the library should investigate and act rationally based on actual evidence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • As many as 11 sketches were removed, including a self-referential skit in which David Mitchell and Robert Webb joked about the appropriateness of Blackface while in Blackface.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of appropriateness
Noun
  • Energage’s Smith says preparing an organization for AI readiness often comes down to managers empowering employees to identify the right use cases — and ensuring that leaders embed transparency and authenticity throughout each phase of adoption.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • It’s driven by a desire for authenticity, individuality and rarity, qualities that have always defined natural diamonds and will continue to resonate with consumers for years to come.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of authenticity
Noun
  • Not every patient is a candidate, and suitability depends on individual hair characteristics assessed in person.
    — Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments overwhelmingly criticize Pete Hegseth, questioning his competence and suitability for any political position, particularly as a senator.
    — Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of suitability
Noun
  • San Diego professes pride in high graduation rates, but this is a chimera hiding the sad truth of how far our educational leaders will go to look good.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The hard truth is that homelessness is the result of a raft of problems beyond any mayor’s full control.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • The question of adequacy feels similarly impossible to answer.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The court allowed friend-of-the-court briefs to be filed over the adequacy of the consent decree.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of adequacy
Noun
  • Thank goodness, in other words, for the backfield being able to get up field.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, for purposes of character arc, one of those good ones has to wake up to his own goodness.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • While Ra'am's eight lawmakers could help Eisenkot establish a government, Liberman has rejected relying on Arab parties, and the political acceptability of such an arrangement remains disputed within the bloc.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Attacks aimed at Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have brought back painful memories for some in a contest that has raised questions about the acceptability of Islamophobia in politics.
    — Laura Beveridge, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of acceptability

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“Correctness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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