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rectifying

/rɛktɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does rectifying mean?

verb

Making something right or correcting an error. To convert a substance into a more useful or pure form, especially by distillation.

Example

"The engineer spent hours rectifying the faulty wiring to prevent future malfunctions."

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