rectification | ||
1. | [ noun ] determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve | |
Related terms: | determination rectify | |
2. | [ noun ] the conversion of alternating current to direct current | |
Related terms: | conversion rectify | |
3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation | |
Related terms: | refining chemistry | |
4. | [ noun ] the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right | |
Synonyms: | correction correcting | |
Related terms: | improvement amendment redress retribution recompense emendation correct reform | |
Similar spelling: |
rigidification reactivate rectifiable |