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rectify
verb(rec-ti-fy)
make right or correct
Synonyms: correct, right,
Examples:
Rectify the calculation.
rectify
verb(rec-ti-fy)
bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
Synonyms: reclaim, reform, regenerate,
rectify
verb(rec-ti-fy)
set straight or right
Synonyms: amend, remediate, remedy, repair,
Examples:
Rectify the inequities in salaries.
rectify
verb(rec-ti-fy)
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Synonyms: refine,
rectify
verb(rec-ti-fy)
convert into direct current
Examples:
Rectify alternating current.
rectify
verb(rec-ti-fy)
math: determine the length of
Examples:
Rectify a curve.

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