definition of
rectify

[1] #1 rectify v. math: determine the length of; "rectify a curve". wn

[2] #2 rectify v. [refine] reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities; "refine sugar". wn

[3] #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] #4 rectify v. [remediate, remedy, repair, amend] set straight or right; "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight". wn

[5] #5 rectify v. [correct, right] make right or correct; "Correct the mistakes"; "rectify the calculation". wn