CORRECTNESS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

correctness

noun

Definition of correctness

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

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Noun

In a separate intensity-ranking test, accuracy was around 59%.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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

Demand for grading — an act of verifying a card’s authenticity and condition — has grown as collectors increasingly treat trading and vintage sports cards as alternative investments.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Decades of dirty tricks, oceans of money in politics and machine politicking have left voters jaded and disillusioned, craving basic authenticity and good faith from their candidates.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of authenticity

Noun

Many commenters highlight her controversial actions, such as an incident at a theater, and question her suitability as a representative.

— Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The new plantings have been selected for their suitability with the sunlight patterns that changed with the construction and include blackhawks big bluestem, great globe thistle, sea holly, and black-eyed Susans.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 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

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
Smoked carnitas, a play on Dominican carne salada made from brisket trimmings confited in their own fat, are a study in silky-fatty goodness, doused with spicy green aji verde.

— Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of goodness

Noun

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
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

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