01 v. t. 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 …
imp. & p. p.
Rectified; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rectifying
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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.
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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.(Chem.)
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To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.(Com.)
Phrases & compounds
To rectify a globe —
to adjust it in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem.