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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
Example
The company quickly rectified the billing error by issuing a refund to the customer.
The manager took steps to rectify the error in the financial report.
We need to rectify the incorrect figures in the report before submitting it.
02
rectificar, corregir
to correct or fix a problem or mistake
Transitive: to rectify a problem or mistake
Example
The mechanic rectified the problem with the car 's engine by replacing the faulty part.
The city council launched initiatives to rectify the shortage of affordable housing in the community.
The government implemented new policies to rectify the environmental damage caused by industrial pollution.
03
rectificar, purificar
to remove impurities and improve the quality of a substance through distillation
Transitive: to rectify a substance
Example
The distiller rectified the alcohol by subjecting it to multiple rounds of distillation.
The perfume manufacturer rectified the essential oils to enhance their fragrance and clarity.
The chemist rectified the crude oil to separate the various hydrocarbon fractions for use in different industries.
04
rectificar, enderezar
to change electrical current from flowing in both directions to flowing in one direction only
Transitive: to rectify an electrical current
Example
The rectifier circuit in the power supply unit rectifies the alternating current from the outlet.
Solar panels use diodes to rectify the current generated by sunlight.
In railway systems, rectifiers are employed to rectify the alternating current from overhead lines.
05
rectificar, determinar una línea recta
to construct or determine a straight line that has the same length as a given curve
Transitive: to rectify a line
Example
Using a piece of string, she rectified the circular path on the map by laying it out straight and measuring its length.
The architect needed to rectify the curved border of the garden with a straight line to determine its exact length.
The mathematician worked to rectify the curve by measuring and drawing a straight line of equal length to it.
Ejemplo
The company quickly rectified the billing error by issuing a refund to the customer.
The manager took steps to rectify the error in the financial report.
We need to rectify the incorrect figures in the report before submitting it.
After several failed attempts, engineers worked to rectify the design flaws in the prototype.
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