rectification
Americannoun
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the act of rectifying, or the fact of being rectified.
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Astrology. the method by which the known times of major events in one's life are used to determine an unknown time of birth.
Etymology
Origin of rectification
1425–75; late Middle English; < Middle French < Late Latin rectificātiōn-, stem of rectificātiō. See rectify, -fication
Example Sentences
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"An issue was identified, a rectification was instructed and that is taking place," he told the Commons defence committee.
From BBC
Two particularly puzzling behaviors have long intrigued scientists: rectification and gating.
From Science Daily
Ethylene is produced industrially by the high-energy cracking and rectification of fossil feedstocks.
From Science Daily
It advocates for the rectification of existing inequalities and emphasises that policies must be adapted to regional and sociocultural contexts, to enable the establishment of just, low-carbon food systems.
From Science Daily
"Foxconn's subsidiaries are obliged to actively cooperate with audits and investigations, and if there are indeed violations of laws and regulations, they should admit mistakes and accept penalties and step up rectification," Zhang said.
From Reuters
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