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rectification

 

[ ˌrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

industrial process

The act or process of correcting or making right; the process of refining or purifying a substance, such as alcohol.

Synonyms

correction, purification

Examples of usage

  • The rectification of errors in the manufacturing process led to improved product quality.
  • The rectification of impurities in the water supply was necessary for public health.
Context #2 | Noun

law

The act of making something right or correcting an error or mistake, especially in legal matters.

Synonyms

amendment, correction

Examples of usage

  • The rectification of the contract was necessary to clarify the terms of the agreement.
  • The rectification of the mistake in the legal document saved the case from dismissal.
Context #3 | Noun

electricity

The process of converting alternating current into direct current; the removal of unwanted alternating current components.

Synonyms

conversion, transformation

Examples of usage

  • The rectification of the electrical signal was necessary for the proper functioning of the device.
  • Rectification of the power supply helped stabilize the voltage output.

Translations

Translations of the word "rectification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retificação

🇮🇳 संशोधन

🇩🇪 Berichtigung

🇮🇩 perbaikan

🇺🇦 виправлення

🇵🇱 sprostowanie

🇯🇵 修正 (しゅうせい)

🇫🇷 rectification

🇪🇸 rectificación

🇹🇷 düzeltme

🇰🇷 수정 (수정)

🇸🇦 تصحيح

🇨🇿 oprava

🇸🇰 oprava

🇨🇳 纠正 (纠正)

🇸🇮 popravek

🇮🇸 leiðrétting

🇰🇿 түзету

🇬🇪 სწორება

🇦🇿 düzəliş

🇲🇽 rectificación

Etymology

The word 'rectification' originated from the Latin word 'rectificare', meaning 'to make right'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. Initially used in a general sense of correction or improvement, the term later evolved to encompass specific fields such as industry, law, and electricity. The concept of rectification has been central to various processes involving correction, refining, or purifying substances, making it a versatile term with diverse applications.

See also: rectifiable, rectifying.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,447, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.