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 rectify rectify /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ/

verb

  1. Convert into direct current  ( rectify )
    convert into direct current
     Rectify alternating current
    rectify alternating current
  2. Make right or correct  ( rectify , right , correct )
    make right or correct
     Correct the mistakes
    Correct the mistakes
     Rectify the calculation
    rectify the calculation
  3. Set straight or right  ( amend , rectify , remediate , remedy , repair )
    set straight or right
     Remedy these deficiencies
    remedy these deficiencies
     Rectify the inequities in salaries
    rectify the inequities in salaries
     Repair an oversight
    repair an oversight
  4. Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one  ( reclaim , rectify , reform , regenerate )
    bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
     The Church reformed me
    The Church reformed me
     Reform your conduct
    reform your conduct
  5. Reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities  ( rectify , refine )
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
     Refine sugar
    refine sugar
  6. Math: determine the length of  ( rectify )
    math: determine the length of
     Rectify a curve
    rectify a curve