Definition of correctness Correctness

/kɚɛˈktnʌs/ - [kerektnus] - cor•rect•ness

We found 10 definitions of correctness from 5 different sources.

What does correctness mean?

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Noun Plural: correctnesses
correctness - conformity to fact or truth
		rightness
		incorrectness, wrongness the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
		correct, right free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; "the correct answer"; "the correct version"; "the right answer"; "took the right road"; "the right decision"
		quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
correctness - the quality of conformity to social expectations
		incorrectness the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
		correctitude, properness, propriety correct or appropriate behavior
		faultlessness, impeccability the quality of being without an error or fault

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correctness (Noun)
freedom from error.
correctness (Noun)
conformity to the truth or to fact.
correctness (Noun)
Conformity to recognized standards.
correctness (Noun)
The state of an algorithm that correctly mirrors its specification.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

correctness (n.)
The state or quality of being correct; as, the correctness of opinions or of manners; correctness of taste; correctness in writing or speaking; the correctness of a text or copy.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

correctness
Conformity to the truth or to fact.
correctness
The state of an algorithm that correctly mirrors its specification.

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correctness, noun, singular of correctnesses.

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