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 This work will examine how the QCIM core can be incorporated into larger chip and system architectures while maintaining performance, interoperability and functional correctness. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 Despite glowing reviews and fans begging for its release, a film industry dominated by political correctness refused to touch it. — William Earl, Variety, 30 July 2026 After finding the attack, Mythos implemented an end-to-end verification pipeline to convince itself—and the human operator—of the attack’s correctness. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 Lowe is convinced that mainstream news outlets are ignoring his inquiry because of political correctness. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 These systems—such as Isabelle, Lean, and Rocq—are specialized programming languages that check mathematical proofs step-by-step, verifying their logical correctness. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026 Eliminate the constant replays to create punctilious correctness. — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026 That character’s name alone — like the resurgence of Doofy — is an indication of the mirth the screenwriters take from skewering political correctness, cancel culture and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeTo. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 Prioritize systems that ensure correctness, even if that means sacrificing conversational elegance in high-stakes moments. — Jerry Haywood, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctness
  1. accuracy
  2. appropriateness
  3. authenticity
  4. suitability
  5. truth
  6. adequacy
  7. goodness
  8. acceptability
Noun
  • Willis showed good composure, arm strength, accuracy and decision-making, going 4-for-5 passing for 43 yards while leading the Dolphins on a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All that without, critics say, materially improving reporting accuracy or, critically, coaxing impactful new investment in sustainable energy.
    — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accuracy
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  • Many times issues exist with respect to medical necessity, treatment appropriateness and reimbursement defensibility.
    — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Decisions should be based on educational value, age appropriateness, and professional review while ensuring parents, educators, and community members have a voice in the process.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2026
Definition of appropriateness
Noun
  • Her attorney, Kevin Reddington, did not challenge the authenticity of the notes or question who wrote them during his cross-examination.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Also, arthouse movies and directors breaking out around the world most often share the interest of a younger audience, making films of contemporary relevance, political and social point and authenticity.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of authenticity
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  • The Agentic Fit And Value Impact Assessment This includes evaluation of individual workflows based on their intrinsic, technical suitability for AI execution (agentic fit) and their potential strategic business return (value impact).
    — Pranjal Saxena, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Diomande’s suitability for Mourinho goes beyond his attacking output.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of suitability
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  • The Mexican government’s 2022 truth commission concluded that the cartel, Guerreros Unidos, and government authorities had been involved.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever the terminology, truth and proof in today's fractured and somewhat conspiratorial society could be construed as strange bedfellows.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of truth
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  • The formula set a district’s adequacy target based on factors like demographics, enrollment and student needs.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Employers and health plans should evaluate newly available claims data to assess timing and adequacy of prenatal visits, postpartum visits, and appropriate vaccination both before and during pregnancy to protect the mother and her newborn.
    — Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026
Definition of adequacy
Noun
  • And then what came after that was many, many years of me having this dysphoria with my voice and trying to hear the goodness.
    — Jeffrey Masters, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both content management systems are chock full of SEO goodness.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of goodness
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  • Today, everyone from the Economist to the New York Times has heralded the coming psychedelics renaissance, as hallucinogens begin to gain greater cultural, medical and commercial acceptability.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
  • The rate has been gradually dropping for decades, due to cigarette taxes, tobacco product price hikes, smoking bans, public education campaigns and changes in the social acceptability of lighting up in public.
    — Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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