rectify (Meaning)

Wordnet

rectify (v)

math: determine the length of

reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

set straight or right

make right or correct

convert into direct current

Webster

rectify (v. t.)

To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.

To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine.

To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.

rectify Sentence Examples

  1. The engineer rectified the faulty wiring to restore power to the building.
  2. The mechanic had to rectify the engine's performance issues to ensure optimal operation.
  3. The accountant rectified the errors in the financial statement to provide an accurate representation of the company's financial health.
  4. The government took steps to rectify the social injustices that had plagued the community.
  5. The teacher rectified the student's misconception about the historical event, leading to a deeper understanding.
  6. The researcher used statistical analysis to rectify the bias in the data collected.
  7. The judge rectified the legal error in the verdict, resulting in a fair outcome for the defendant.
  8. The company issued a recall notice to rectify the safety concerns associated with their product.
  9. The therapist helped the client rectify their maladaptive coping mechanisms to improve their mental health.
  10. The writer rectified the grammatical errors in the text to enhance its readability and clarity.

FAQs About the word rectify

math: determine the length of, reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities, bring, lead, or force to ab

correct, remedy,amend, improve, rewrite,reform, repair, change, perfect, ameliorate

impair, damage, injure, injure, harm, hurt, harm, spoil,hurt, impair

The engineer rectified the faulty wiring to restore power to the building.

The mechanic had to rectify the engine's performance issues to ensure optimal operation.

The accountant rectified the errors in the financial statement to provide an accurate representation of the company's financial health.

The government took steps to rectify the social injustices that had plagued the community.