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Definition of correctness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

correctness

noun
 
/kəˈrektnəs/
 
/kəˈrektnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being accurate or true, without any mistakes synonym accuracy
    • You must check the correctness of HTML coding manually.
    opposite incorrectness
  2. the quality of being right and suitable, so that something is done as it should be done synonym appropriateness
    • The correctness of this decision may be doubted.
  3. care in the way that you speak or behave so that you follow the accepted standards or rules
    • The character was played with stuffy correctness.
    opposite incorrectness see also political correctness

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