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   Rectify , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rectified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Rectifying .] [F. rectifier, LL. rectificare; L. rectus right + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Right, and -fy.]
   To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.
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   I meant to rectify my conscience.
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   This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified.
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   (Chem.) To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine.
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   (Com.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.
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   To rectify a globe, to adjust it in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem.
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   Syn. -- To amend; emend; correct; better; mend; reform; redress; adjust; regulate; improve. See Amend.
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