rectify

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по исправлению, устранению ошибки, проблемы или дефекта.

A verb used to indicate the act of correcting, making right, or remedying an error, problem, or defect.

1. Correct or fixB2formal

   To correct something that is wrong or to make it right.

   Исправить

   • The technician rectified the error in the system.
   • We need to rectify the mistake before it causes more problems.
   • She rectified the imbalance in the accounts.

   Synonymsamendcorrectfixredressremedyrepair

   Antonymscorruptdamageimpairruinworsen

2. Purify or refineC1formalscientific

   To purify a substance, especially a liquid, by distillation or other processes.

   Очищать

   • The chemist rectified the alcohol to remove impurities.
   • The oil was rectified to improve its quality.
   • They rectified the solution through a series of filters.

   Synonymsclarifypurifyrefine