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Rectification

Rectification Meaning & Definition
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`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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