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rectify v. math: determine the length of; "rectify a curve"
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rectify v. [
refine] reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities; "refine sugar"
. wn #3
rectify v. [
reform, reclaim, regenerate] 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"
. wn #4
rectify v. [
remediate, remedy, repair, amend] set straight or right; "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight"
. wn #5
rectify v. [
correct, right] make right or correct; "Correct the mistakes"; "rectify the calculation"
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