noun
rectification
Rectification (noun) means the action or process of rectifying.
noun
1
The action or process of rectifying.
2
The determination of a straight line whose length is equal to a portion of a curve.
3
The truncation of a polyhedron by replacing each vertex with a face that passes though the midpoint of each edge connected to the vertex; an analogous procedure on a polytope of dimension higher than 3.
4
The adjustment of a globe preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem.
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Etymology
From Middle English rectificacioun, from Old French rectificacion, from Late Latin rectificatio.
Rhymes for rectification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of rectification?
"rectification" (noun) means the action or process of rectifying.
What are the different meanings of rectification?
"rectification" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action or process of rectifying; 2. The determination of a straight line whose length is equal to a portion of a curve; 3. The truncation of a polyhedron by replacing each vertex with a face that passes though the midpoint of each edge connected to the vertex; an analogous procedure on a polytope of dimension higher than 3.