rectify in German
rectify in German is korrigieren, destillieren — rectify means to correct a mistake or fix a problem.
rectify in German
korrigieren
(transitive) To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right. [from 16th c.]
destillieren
(transitive, chemistry) To purify or refine (a substance) by distillation. [from 15th c.]
What does "rectify" mean?
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verb To correct a mistake or fix a problem.
"The company promised to rectify the billing error immediately."
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verb In electronics, to convert alternating current into direct current.
"A diode is used to rectify the AC signal in the circuit."
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rectify in a sentence
- The company promised to rectify the billing error immediately.
- He tried to rectify his reputation after the scandal.
- A diode is used to rectify the AC signal in the circuit.
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What is "rectify" in German?
"rectify" in German is korrigieren, destillieren. rectify means: To correct a mistake or fix a problem.
How do you use "rectify" in a sentence?
Example: "The company promised to rectify the billing error immediately." In German, "rectify" is korrigieren, destillieren.
Are there other ways to say "rectify" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "rectify": korrigieren, destillieren.
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