Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ/
noun the act of correcting or making right
A1 I need to rectify the mistake I made on my homework.
A2 The mechanic was able to rectify the problem with my car's engine.
B1 The company took steps to rectify the error in their financial report.
B2 The government implemented new policies to rectify the economic downturn.
C1 The CEO was determined to rectify the company's declining profits.
C2 The team worked tirelessly to rectify the issues with the software before the deadline.
verb to correct or make right
A1 I need to rectify my mistake before it's too late.
A2 The mechanic was able to rectify the problem with my car quickly.
B1 The company promised to rectify the error in my bill and refund me the overcharge.
B2 The government is taking steps to rectify the housing crisis in the city.
C1 The CEO implemented a new strategy to rectify the company's financial problems.
C2 The expert panel was convened to rectify the issues with the current healthcare system.
formal The company is taking steps to rectify the issue with the accounting system.
informal I made a mistake on the report, but I can easily rectify it.
slang I'll fix it up real quick, just give me a sec to rectify it.
figurative He knew he had made a mistake, but he couldn't find a way to rectify the situation.
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