correct

Definition

Free from error; true; accurate.

Etymology

Borrowed from French correct, from Latin correctus (“improved, amended, correct”), past participle of corrigere, conrigere (“to make straight, make right, make better, improve, correct”), from con- (“together”) + combining form of regō, regere (“I rule, make straight”).

Example Sentences

• "Your test was completely correct, you get 10 out of 10"
• "We all agreed they'd made the correct decision."