Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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correctness | Yes | No | No | No |
correct | No | Yes | Yes | No |
correctness (noun) | correct (noun) |
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conformity to fact or truth | |
the quality of conformity to social expectations |
correctness (adjective) | correct (adjective) |
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free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth | |
correct in opinion or judgment | |
socially right or correct | |
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure |
correctness (verb) | correct (verb) |
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treat a defect | |
make right or correct | |
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard | |
censure severely | |
fall in value | |
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | |
make reparations or amends for | |
adjust for |