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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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