korrektsusest
Korrektsusest, or korrektsus in Estonian, denotes the state or quality of being correct, proper, or accurate according to norms, rules, or truth. The term is used across disciplines to describe how well statements, representations, or conduct meet agreed standards. In a linguistic sense, korrektsus refers to correct language usage—grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate word forms according to standard Estonian norms. In a broader sense it can also refer to factual accuracy in information, measurements, calculations, and references, as well as propriety in behavior and presentation.
The normative basis for korrektsus in language is provided by language authorities and reference works, such
There is an ongoing discussion about korrektsus between prescriptive and descriptive approaches. Prescriptive norms aim to
In practice, korrektsusest is a useful umbrella for evaluating correctness across language, information, and conduct. It