CORRECTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

correctly

adverb

Definition of correctly

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose dressed correctly for an appearance in court

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Recent Examples of correctly For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Review your credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to make sure the information is accurate and that debts included in your bankruptcy are reported correctly. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Families with children should also check carefully that the kids meet the ride’s height and restraint requirements, which are designed to ensure that the safety equipment fits correctly. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026 People who can’t even spell Jordan’s name correctly will start GoFundMe pages. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The driver still needs a valid license and all the parts need to be working correctly. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Talking was correctly identified only 55% of the time and was mistaken for eating in 37% of cases. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 The assemblies also feature NFC identification, and the printer detects whether the platform is correctly installed or missing, providing another useful check before printing. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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In one scene, a padlock appears to lock without a key or even being properly closed.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

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