rectify
/ˈrektəˌfī/
rec · ti · fy
ˈrek · tə · ˌfī
English Definition
v. to set right; correct
Significado en Español
rectificar, corregir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sửa chữa, chỉnh sửa
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Example Sentence
He tried to rectify the financial discrepancies before the audit.
他试图在审计之前纠正财务差异。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rect(straight) + ify(verb suffix) → make straight → rectify.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “rectify”?
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A
assemble
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B
correct
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C
ignore
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D
delete
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B — correct.
“rectify” means v. to set right; correct
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The company promised to ______ the billing error immediately and fully.
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A
worsen
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B
repeat
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C
ignore
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D
rectify
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D — rectify.
“rectify” means v. to set right; correct
Common questions about “rectify”
What does “rectify” mean?
rectify — v. to set right; correct. In Chinese: 纠正，改正.
How do you pronounce “rectify”?
rectify is pronounced /ˈrektəˌfī/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rec · ti · fy.
How do you use “rectify” in a sentence?
He tried to rectify the financial discrepancies before the audit. (他试图在审计之前纠正财务差异。)
What are synonyms for “rectify”?
correct, fix, amend, adjust — all close in meaning to rectify (v. to set right; correct).
Is “rectify” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. rectify appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rectify”?
rect(straight) + ify(verb suffix) → make straight → rectify.
