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correctness


Meanings
  • Noun

    The quality of being accurate or free from error.

    - "The report contained several factual errors that affected its correctness."
    - "Making sure all calculations are correct is crucial for accurate results."

Antonyms

incorrectness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with correctness
stereotype , monotone , autonomy
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. correctness () :

  2. correspondence () : The act of corresponding or exchanging letters or messages.

  3. corpus () : A large body of literature or texts.


Variants
List of all variants of correctness that leads to same result
correct , correcter , correctest , correctly , correctness , correctnesses , political correctness , politically correct
Forms
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correctly, correction, corrective


Etymology
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From Old French corrigier, meaning 'to rectify'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest word in English with the letter sequence 'correct' is 'uncorketable'?

  2. The opposite of correct is incorrect.

  3. Correctness is an important concept in many fields, including science, mathematics, and law.


Related Concepts
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  1. accuracy: The degree or extent to which information or measurements are free from error.

  2. precision: The degree of exactness or detail with which something is measured or described.

  3. truth: A statement or belief that is true or in accordance with fact.


Culture
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In literature, correctness is often used to describe the accuracy or truthfulness of information presented. In art, it can refer to the adherence to certain rules or techniques. In music, it can refer to the precision and accuracy of performance.

How to Memorize "correctness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red checkmark to represent correctness.
    - Visualize a straight line to represent accuracy.

  2. associate

    - Associate correctness with the idea of getting things right.
    - Associate it with the idea of truth and accuracy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'CORRECT' to remember the meaning of correctness: 'C' for Corresponds to Reality, 'O' for Objective, 'R' for Right, 'R' for Reliable, 'E' for Exact, 'C' for Comprehensive, and 'T' for True.


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