Rectifying Meaning in English
word · lemma: rectify
ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ
REK-tuh-fy-ing
ɹˈɛktɪfˌaɪɪŋ
rek-TIF-eye-ing
Definition
Correcting something that is wrong or mistaken; making a problem or error right.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'fixing' or 'correcting', often used in technical, legal, or official contexts. Commonly paired with terms like 'mistake', 'situation', or 'process'. Not used for physical repairs of objects.
Spanish: corregir - rectificarPortuguese (BR): corrigir - retificarPortuguese (PT): corrigir - retificarChinese (Simplified): 纠正 - 改正Chinese (Traditional): 糾正 - 改正Hindi: सुधारना - दुरुस्त करनाArabic: تصحيح - إصلاحBengali: সংশোধন করা - ঠিক করাRussian: исправлять - устранятьJapanese: 修正する - 是正するVietnamese: sửa chữa - khắc phụcKorean: 바로잡다 - 수정하다Turkish: düzeltmek - gidermekUrdu: درست کرنا - اصلاح کرناIndonesian: memperbaiki - mengoreksi
Example Sentences
He is rectifying the errors in the report.
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The company is rectifying a mistake with your order.
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We are rectifying the situation as quickly as possible.
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They spent hours rectifying all the little mistakes in the paperwork.
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We're still rectifying issues that started weeks ago.
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Thank you for rectifying the misunderstanding so quickly.
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