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to rectify
01
rectificar
to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective
Transitive: to rectify an error or defect
Ejemplos
We need to rectify the incorrect figures in the report before submitting it.
Necesitamos rectificar las cifras incorrectas en el informe antes de enviarlo.
After several failed attempts, engineers worked to rectify the design flaws in the prototype.
Después de varios intentos fallidos, los ingenieros trabajaron para rectificar los defectos de diseño en el prototipo.
02
corregir, rectificar
to correct or fix a problem or mistake
Transitive: to rectify a problem or mistake
Ejemplos
By admitting their mistake, the company took steps to rectify the problem and regain customer trust.
Al admitir su error, la empresa tomó medidas para rectificar el problema y recuperar la confianza de los clientes.
He took steps to rectify the misunderstanding with his neighbor by clarifying his intentions.
Tomó medidas para rectificar el malentendido con su vecino aclarando sus intenciones.
03
rectificar, purificar
to remove impurities and improve the quality of a substance through distillation
Transitive: to rectify a substance
Ejemplos
The distiller rectified the alcohol by subjecting it to multiple rounds of distillation.
El destilador rectificó el alcohol sometiéndolo a múltiples rondas de destilación.
The chemist rectified the crude oil to separate the various hydrocarbon fractions for use in different industries.
El químico rectificó el petróleo crudo para separar las diversas fracciones de hidrocarburos para su uso en diferentes industrias.
04
rectificar, enderezar
to change electrical current from flowing in both directions to flowing in one direction only
Transitive: to rectify an electrical current
Ejemplos
The rectifier circuit in the power supply unit rectifies the alternating current from the outlet.
El circuito rectificador en la unidad de alimentación rectifica la corriente alterna del enchufe.
Solar panels use diodes to rectify the current generated by sunlight.
Los paneles solares utilizan diodos para rectificar la corriente generada por la luz solar.
05
rectificar, determinar una línea recta de la misma longitud que una curva dada
to construct or determine a straight line that has the same length as a given curve
Transitive: to rectify a line
Ejemplos
The mathematician worked to rectify the curve by measuring and drawing a straight line of equal length to it.
El matemático trabajó para rectificar la curva midiendo y dibujando una línea recta de igual longitud.
Using a piece of string, she rectified the circular path on the map by laying it out straight and measuring its length.
Usando un trozo de cuerda, ella rectificó el camino circular en el mapa al extenderlo recto y medir su longitud.
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