rectification

/ˌrɛktəfəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of correcting something that is wrong or making it right.
    • We need a rectification of the misunderstanding between the two teams.
    • The rectification of the error in the report took several hours.
    • The company issued a public rectification after the false announcement.
  2. The process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) in electronics.
    • The circuit uses a diode for rectification of the incoming AC signal.
    • Rectification is a key step in the power supply of most electronic devices.
    • Without proper rectification, the device would not run on battery power.
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