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Rectification

Rectification Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Rectification? [n] determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve [n] the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right [n] the conversion of alternating current to direct current [n] (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation Synonyms \| Synonyms for Rectification: correction Related Terms \| Find terms related to Rectification: See Also \| amendment \| changeover \| compensation \| conversion \| determination \| emendation \| finding \| improvement \| purification \| recompense \| redress \| refinement \| refining \| remediation \| remedy \| retribution \| transition Rectification In Webster's Dictionary \Rec`tifica"tion\ (r?k`t?f?k?1sh?n), n. [Cf. F. rectification.] 1. The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits. After the rectification of his views, he was incapable of compromise with profounder shapes of error. --De Quincey. 2. (Geom.) The determination of a straight line whose length is equal a portion of a curve. {Rectification of a globe} (Astron.), its adjustment preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem.

Rectification Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rectification?

[n] determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve
[n] the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
[n] the conversion of alternating current to direct current
[n] (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation

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Rectification In Webster's Dictionary

\Rec`ti*fi*ca"tion\ (r?k`t?*f?*k?1sh?n), n. [Cf.
F. rectification.]
1. The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification
   of an error; the rectification of spirits.

         After the rectification of his views, he was
         incapable of compromise with profounder shapes of
         error.                                --De Quincey.

2. (Geom.) The determination of a straight line whose length
   is equal a portion of a curve.

{Rectification of a globe} (Astron.), its adjustment
   preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem.

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