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Recent Examples of rectification
Their defensive shortcomings require immediate rectification.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The oscilloscope shows an AC voltage of 80 V at mid-swing, but after rectification, it is reduced to 30 V DC.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Fedorov also believed that this goal of rectification — of achieving immortality — would unite social groups whose mutual fear of death had historically pitted them in opposition to each other.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
Incident response times for physical rectification is pegged to drop by 40%.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The invention of the SCR led to improvements in the control of the rectification, or conversion, of line voltage from AC to DC and became the basis of modern speed control in both AC and DC motors.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 July 2019
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The oscilloscope shows an AC voltage of 80 V at mid-swing, but after rectification, it is reduced to 30 V DC.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Fedorov also believed that this goal of rectification — of achieving immortality — would unite social groups whose mutual fear of death had historically pitted them in opposition to each other.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
Incident response times for physical rectification is pegged to drop by 40%.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The invention of the SCR led to improvements in the control of the rectification, or conversion, of line voltage from AC to DC and became the basis of modern speed control in both AC and DC motors.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectification
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Massachusetts State Police Trainor grew up in Salem, Massachusetts and joined the State Police in 2023 after serving as a corrections officer in Essex County.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Ultimately, the goal isn’t to sidestep a correction or perfectly time the market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But this hand-wringing has led to little tangible reform.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Another insider claimed that Buckingham Palace has reportedly taken part in informal talks about how any potential succession reform laws could be structured.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Why go so severely against the will of the people, as expressed in their approval of the Fair District amendments to the state Constitution?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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But a last-minute amendment in the House replaced that provision.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The shift to an all-wheel park requires no construction modifications and would utilize separate sessions to maintain safety and maximize facility activity, city officials said.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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WaiV Robotics’ system allows uncrewed aerial vehicles to launch and recover from vessels as small as 10 m long without requiring modifications to the drone’s hardware or software.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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While the rotary knob that surrounds the ignition button provides quick access to the various drive modes (which includes a customizable Individual mode), hard buttons for features like damper stiffness and exhaust volume allow for specific alterations to the driving experience on the fly.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Under the revision, the Recreation Center would stay open 40 hours a week, a reduction from 60 hours.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The ballot question is the latest version of the legislation, championed by Commissioner Damian Pardo, which has undergone several revisions and been a point of contention throughout the past year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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After years of tariffs, market volatility, and rising expectations around transformation and AI, some CFOs may be choosing to step away rather than reinvent themselves for the role’s next phase.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Russia’s over-all economy is beginning to suffocate under the many distortions and externalities caused by four-plus years of full-scale war.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Rectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectification. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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