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RECTIFY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Rectify.

Rectify - as a verb

Determine the length of

Example: "Rectify a curve"

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

Example: "Refine sugar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refine

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

Example: "The church reformed me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaimreformregenerate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set straight or right

Example: "Remedy these deficiencies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amendremediateremedyrepair

Make right or correct

Example: "Correct the mistakes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctright
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change by reversalreverseturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Convert into direct current

Example: "Rectify alternating current"

Example Sentences

"The company has taken steps to rectify the mistake in their financial statement."
"I will rectify the error in the report before submitting it to the supervisor."
"He promised to rectify the situation and make amends for his behavior."
"The plumber arrived promptly to rectify the leaking pipe in the bathroom."
"The new software update aims to rectify the bugs and improve functionality."
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Word Game Points

Is RECTIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rectify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECTIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RECTIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rectify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECTIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RECTIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rectify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECTIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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