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as in accuracy
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as in appropriateness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctness
Noun
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Some agency officials have voiced concerns about the accuracy of the tool’s legal interpretations.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025 -
So far, measurements have found no difference between the two to an accuracy of 1.5 parts in a billion.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
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These regulations could be catastrophic for truth, innovation, and, ultimately, human freedom.—
Adam Goldstein,
National Review,
21 July 2025
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The painful truth is that today, hunger is on the rise—however funding to address this crisis is being cut, rather than rallied together.—
David Miliband,
Time,
21 July 2025
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The Epstein case remains a focal point of public and political attention due to longstanding questions about accountability, possible accomplices, and the adequacy of prior investigations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Reeves is expected to announce an overhaul of the pensions regime, focusing on the adequacy of retirement savings.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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As if that weren’t indulgent enough, it’s finished with crispy golden fries tucked right into the bun, soaking up every drop of cheesy goodness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Ready to find out how to access all this golf goodness without emptying your wallet?—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
17 July 2025
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These need to be filed before the Patent Office to be assessed for both technical and legal sufficiency.—
Wen Xie,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Although the test is too late to guide current crop fertilization, the post-harvest evaluation can estimate N sufficiency levels during the corn growing season and provide a valuable tool for fine-tuning future nitrogen management strategies.—
Dr. Haiying Tao,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Correctness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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