rectified Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb math: determine the length of
   rectify.
   
   • rectify a curve
2. verb reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
   refine; rectify.
   
   • refine sugar
3. verb bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
   regenerate; rectify; reclaim; reform.
   
   • The Church reformed me
   • reform your conduct
4. verb set straight or right
   amend; repair; remedy; remediate; rectify.
   
   • remedy these deficiencies
   • rectify the inequities in salaries
   • repair an oversight
5. verb make right or correct
   right; correct; rectify.
   
   • Correct the mistakes
   • rectify the calculation
6. verb convert into direct current
   rectify.
   
   • rectify alternating current
7. adjective satellite having been put right
   

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