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adjective

Definition of rectifyingnext
as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition the company is taking rectifying measures to address the lack of handicapped access to the building

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verb

present participle of rectify
as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectifying
  1. corrective
  2. amending
  3. reformative
  4. correcting
  5. beneficial
Adjective
  • As a leader, ensuring accountability means fostering a culture where ethical standards are clear, violations are taken seriously and corrective actions are consistent and transparent.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • As referenced in the post, the company actually does offer free corrective treatment to professional sports officials, presumably a cheeky marketing gimmick.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of corrective
Verb
  • Disrupting the flow of taxpayer dollars to the fund would require further amending the city charter.
    Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The funds would come by amending two tax incremental financing districts, with the revenue generated by property taxes from downtown and Historic Third Ward commercial developments.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of amending
Adjective
  • Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024
  • While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2023
Definition of reformative
Verb
  • Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of correcting
Adjective
  • Some research finds that washing up with soap and contaminated water is beneficial too.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.
    Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of beneficial
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