Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: rectification
IPA transcription: [ɹ,ɛktəfək'eɪʃən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: rectification
    Meaning: determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve
  • Synonyms: correction, rectification
    Meaning: the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
  • Synonyms: rectification
    Meaning: the conversion of alternating current to direct current
  • Synonyms: rectification
    Meaning: (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
Usage examples
  • Why such rectification?"
  • "One thing of necessity," he answered--"the rectification of terms."