RECTIFICATION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

rectification

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as in correction

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Recent Examples of rectification Sam's Club has established a rectification task force to overhaul supply-chain inspections and replaced its chairman with Liu Peng, a former executive at Alibaba. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 June 2026 Their defensive shortcomings require immediate rectification. — 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

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Noun

Those who favor stricter immigration laws see the swift hearings as a course-correction for a longstanding problem.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
This includes picture editing, sound editing, foley recording, automatic dialogue replacement (ADR), visual effects (VFX), scoring, music editing, color correction, and mastering.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 July 2026

Definition of correction

Noun

Releasing Fauci’s personal notes fuels grudge match instead of reform.

— Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Memories of Imperial Japan’s human rights abuses were still fresh in people’s minds – fueling fears that any such law or intelligence reform could backslide once again to surveillance, militarism and repression.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of reform

Noun

Under Amendment 4, constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature would still need just a statewide majority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Gualtieri said the property tax ballot amendment is not the proposal that DeSantis first floated to voters and questioned why there were no protections for public safety funding.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of amendment

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Habitat modifications, such as turning off water fountains during the winter or making islands accessible to humans so geese don’t get too comfortable, may also work.

— Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Removing walls for an open floor plan changes airflow patterns, and a single thermostat may struggle to keep temperatures consistent across a larger space, sometimes requiring HVAC modifications to stay comfortable.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

That change will be accompanied by significant alterations to the competition structure, which includes divisions and a new postseason format.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Some alterations were made for the WPBL, including a temporary outfield fence that shortened the center field fence from 415 to 330 feet and other dimensions accordingly.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of alteration

Noun

Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Commercial properties that are actively being listed for sale would be temporarily exempt as well, among other revisions.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of revision

Noun

Trophy Club, the once-exclusive bar attached to the downtown indoor mini-golf and sports bar Tipsy Putt, is undergoing a transformation.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Crucially, successful investors also pay attention to on-the-ground activity, observing gradual neighborhood transformations firsthand.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of transformation

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Granata promised new replacements — distortion-free — and offered to use product from a more expensive manufacturer, Lichter said.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Jimi Hendrix used Chicago-style electrification and distortion to propel rock music into new sonic territories.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

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