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October 13, 2018 Word of the Day

rectify /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ/ verb
rectify
/ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ/
verb

rectifies; rectified; rectifying

The man is working on rectifying the problem with the computer.
The man is working on rectifying the problem with the computer.
Definition of RECTIFY

[+ object] formal

: to correct (something that is wrong)

  • The hotel management promised to rectify the problem/situation.

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