1. corrects or fixes something that is wrong or inaccurate
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘rectify’
2. converts alternating current to direct current
Usage: electrical engineering

Examples

• The teacher rectifies any errors in the students’ homework.
• The company quickly rectifies customer complaints.
• She rectifies the mistake in her calculations.
• The software automatically rectifies common typing errors.
• The circuit rectifies the AC power supply.
• He rectifies the situation by apologizing sincerely.