rectify
(verb)
verb
1. math: determine the length of
- rectify a curve
Definition categories: communication, ascertain, determine, find
2. reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Similar word(s): refine
Definition categories: change, distill, purify, sublimate
3. bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
Similar word(s): reclaim, reform, regenerate
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
4. set straight or right
- rectify the inequities in salaries
Similar word(s): amend, remediate, remedy, repair
Definition categories: change, correct, rectify, right
5. make right or correct
- Correct the mistakes
- rectify the calculation
Similar word(s): correct, right
Definition categories: change, reverse, turn
6. convert into direct current
- rectify alternating current