Correct

usgb/kəˈrekt/
adjective

Free from errors, mistakes or faults.

Your answers in the test are correct.
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  • correct answer
  • correct solution
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Error-Free

Use 'correct' to confirm something is without mistakes, especially in tests or formal assessments.

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I double-checked and the calculations are correct.
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Match Standards

'Correct' implies adherence to rules, guidelines, or standards, such as in language or procedures.

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Her technique is correct according to the manual.
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