英語

correctness

gb/kɚˈɛktnəs/ us/kɚˈɛktnəs/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 property
1

being correct; freedom from error

when something is right and has no mistakes

用法パターン: the correctness of [a statement/answer/information/data]
よくある間違い:
Learners may use correctness when accuracy or truth is more natural in everyday speech (e.g., 'accuracy of the numbers').
類義語
accuracy (Often used for numbers, measurements, and details.) | rightness (More general and less technical.)
対義語
incorrectness (Direct opposite: having errors.) | inaccuracy (Opposite focused on facts, figures, or details.)
コロケーション
check the correctness |verify the correctness |ensure correctness |confirm correctness |question the correctness |the correctness of the answer |the correctness of the information |factual correctness |mathematical correctness |logical correctness
テーマ
education |communication |science
例文
  • The editor questioned the correctness of several dates in the article.
  • Before we publish, we need to verify the correctness of the data.
  • She was confident about the correctness of her answer.
学習者向け例文
  • Please check the correctness of my homework.
  • I am not sure about the correctness of this information.
名詞 C1 property
2

following rules or accepted standards

using the correct rules or form

用法パターン: correctness in [grammar/spelling/form/procedure]
よくある間違い:
Correctness in this sense is about rules or form; it does not always mean something is true in the real world.
類義語
correct form (Common in teaching; emphasizes standard usage.) | compliance (Emphasizes obeying rules or requirements.)
対義語
incorrect usage (Breaks accepted rules, especially in language.) | noncompliance (Failure to follow required rules or procedures.)
コロケーション
grammatical correctness |spelling correctness |formal correctness |technical correctness |procedural correctness |insist on correctness |correctness of the form |correctness of usage |correctness of notation
テーマ
language |education |work
例文
  • The teacher focused on grammatical correctness more than style.
  • For safety reasons, the correctness of the procedure matters more than speed.
  • The document was rejected because of minor issues with formal correctness.
学習者向け例文
  • My teacher checks my spelling correctness.
  • This form must be filled in with correctness.
名詞 formal C1 property
3

social propriety; proper behavior

being careful to act and speak in a proper way

用法パターン: the correctness of [someone's] manner/tone/behavior
よくある間違い:
This sense is about manners and what is socially acceptable, not about factual truth.
類義語
decorum (Focuses on polite behavior in public.) | propriety (Emphasizes what is socially appropriate.)
対義語
impropriety (Behavior that is not socially acceptable.) | rudeness (More direct and everyday opposite in manners.)
コロケーション
strict correctness |social correctness |moral correctness |the correctness of his manner |maintain correctness |a tone of correctness |with studied correctness
テーマ
society |relationships |communication
例文
  • He spoke with such correctness that the room felt suddenly formal.
  • She worried about the correctness of her tone during the meeting.
  • Their emphasis on correctness sometimes made conversations feel stiff.
学習者向け例文
  • In some places, people expect correctness at formal dinners.
名詞 technical C2 property
4

program or algorithm gives right results

when software works as it should

用法パターン: prove/ensure correctness of [a program/algorithm/system]
よくある間違い:
In technical writing, correctness is about meeting a specification; it may differ from performance (speed) or usability.
類義語
validity (Often used for results or arguments; overlaps in formal contexts.) | soundness (Common in logic and verification; suggests no false results under stated assumptions.)
対義語
bugginess (Informal opposite: having software errors.) | unsoundness (Technical opposite in logic/verification contexts.)
コロケーション
prove correctness |correctness proof |correctness of the algorithm |correctness of the program |ensure correctness |guarantee correctness |correctness properties |partial correctness |functional correctness
テーマ
technology |computing |mathematics
例文
  • They used tests and proofs to argue for the correctness of the algorithm.
  • A small edge case broke the correctness of the program.
  • The team prioritized correctness over performance in the first release.
学習者向け例文
  • We tested the app for correctness.
文法
辞書形
correctness
IPA
GB/kɚˈɛktnəs/
US/kɚˈɛktnəs/
音節・強勢
cor - rect - ness (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (cor)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: correctness
  • Plural: correctness
関連語
Core family
correct adjective A2 correctly adverb A2 correction noun B1
Related words
correctable adjective corrective adjective B2 corrector noun
Negative and opposite forms
incorrect adjective A2 incorrectly adverb B1 incorrectness noun
表現

grammatical correctness

1
/ɡɹəmˈætɪkəl kɚˈɛktnəs/
fixed phrase

following grammar rules

using correct grammar

例文
  • She aims for grammatical correctness, but her writing still feels stiff.
  • The app checks your sentences for grammatical correctness.
  • In informal texts, people often ignore grammatical correctness.

political correctness

1
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl kɚˈɛktnəs/
fixed phrase

Avoiding offensive language or behavior

Trying not to say or do things that could upset certain groups of people.

例文
  • Some people think political correctness has gone too far.
  • Political correctness aims to promote respect and inclusion.

political correctness

1
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl kɚˈɛktnəs/
fixed phrase

avoiding language that offends

speaking and acting to avoid offending groups

例文
  • The comedian complained that political correctness was limiting what people could joke about.
  • The training focused on political correctness in workplace communication.
  • What counts as political correctness can change over time.

proof of correctness

1
/pɹˈuf əv kɚˈɛktnəs/
fixed phrase technical

formal proof something is correct

a formal explanation that shows it is correct

例文
  • The assignment required a proof of correctness for the algorithm.
  • They published a proof of correctness along with the new method.
  • A proof of correctness depends on clearly stating the assumptions.

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