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RECTIFYING

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There are 6 meanings of the word Rectifying.

Rectifying - as a verb

Determine the length of

Example: "Rectify a curve"

Reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

Example: "Refine sugar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refine9

Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

Example: "The church reformed me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaim11reform11regenerate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set straight or right

Example: "Remedy these deficiencies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amend8remediate12remedy12repair8

Make right or correct

Example: "Correct the mistakes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correct11right9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change by reversalreverse10turn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Convert into direct current

Example: "Rectify alternating current"

Example Sentences

"The rectifying power of the lens is excellent."
"The rectifying process is essential to fix the error in the data."
"She suggested a rectifying solution to the problem."
"The rectifying action taken by the company improved customer satisfaction."
"The rectifying measures implemented by the government have had a positive impact."
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Word Game Points

Is RECTIFYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rectifying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECTIFYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is RECTIFYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rectifying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECTIFYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is RECTIFYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rectifying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECTIFYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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