Definition of rectifies

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • rectifies is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • rectifies is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • rectifies is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of rectifies


  • make right or correct (verb)

    Examples

    1. rectify the calculation

    Synonyms

    1. correct
    2. right
  • bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. reclaim
    2. reform
    3. regenerate
  • set straight or right (verb)

    Examples

    1. rectify the inequities in salaries

    Synonyms

    1. amend
    2. remediate
    3. remedy
    4. repair
  • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. refine
  • convert into direct current (verb)

    Examples

    1. rectify alternating current
  • math: determine the length of (verb)

    Examples

    1. rectify a curve

See definition of rectifies in Merriam Webster