Language and reference
Correspondence
Extended note
Correspondence is the relation that makes a statement true, a model adequate, or an action integrated. Its degree and type must be assessed within a stated domain of validity.
Limitations
Not the same as
- formal similarity
- consensus
- practical utility alone
Related terms
Methodological relevance
Findings must state what corresponds, what deviates, and what cannot be determined on the grounds.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: Correspondence is defined in the Glossarium and is central to truth, integrity, and Corrigible Realism.
- DET SOM ERThe foundational work and primary source.
- Corrigible RealismThe academic and philosophical position.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
“The summary corresponds to the listed documents within the bounded period.”
Incorrect or over-strong use
“The model is useful and therefore fully corresponds to actuality.”
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Correspondence”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Correspondence (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/correspondence/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Correspondence.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/correspondence/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Correspondence.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/correspondence/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Correspondence,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/correspondence/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Correspondence. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/correspondence/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.