correctness

//kəˈrɛktnəs//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

correctnessSingular
1

The quality or state of being free from error; accuracy.

The teacher checked the correctness of the students' answers.

2

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior, speech, or conduct; propriety.

She always pays attention to the correctness of her speech in formal situations.