Main entry: rectify
Definition: convert into direct current
Usage: rectify alternating current
Main entry: rectify, right, correct
Definition: make right or correct
Usage: Correct the mistakes; rectify the calculation
Main entry: rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, amend
Definition: set straight or right
Usage: remedy these deficiencies; rectify the inequities in salaries; repair an oversight
Main entry: reclaim, rectify, reform, regenerate
Definition: bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
Usage: The Church reformed me; reform your conduct
Definition: reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Usage: refine sugar
Main entry: rectify
Definition: math: determine the length of
Usage: rectify a curve