Rectify word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "rectify" word

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

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\Rec"ti*fy\ (-f?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rectified} (-f?d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Rectifying} (-f?`?ng).] [F. rectifier, LL. rectificare; L. rectus right + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See {Right}, and {-fy}.] 1. To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders. I meant to rectify my conscience. --Shak. This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified. --Burke. 2. (Chem.) To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine. 3. (Com.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added. {To rectify a globe}, to adjust it in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem. Syn: To amend; emend; correct; better; mend; reform; redress; adjust; regulate; improve. See {Amend}.

Synonyms for rectify

correct, reclaim, refine, reform, regenerate, right

Antonyms: falsify

The fun area, different aproach to word »rectify«

Let's analyse "rectify" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Two vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YFITCER. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. . -.-. - .. ..-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: rectify: 5 + 9 = 14, reduced: 5 (or 3 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: rectify: 9 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 7 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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