noun

correctness

correctness, accuracy, rightness

The correctness of the data is crucial.

The correctness of the data is crucial.

He questioned the correctness of the decision.

He questioned the correctness of the decision.

the correctness of ((sth.)) the quality of being right or true The correctness of the data is crucial.

Synonyms: accuracy, rightness, exactness; Antonyms: incorrectness, inaccuracy

From 'correct' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns denoting a state or quality. 'Correct' comes from Latin 'cor-' (together) and 'regere' (to guide).

Think of the 'ness' as meaning 'the state of being'. So, 'correctness' is the state of being correct.

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