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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
  • Trump also would ultimately be in charge of the federal ethics office after inauguration and would be responsible for pursuing or authorizing any disciplinary or corrective action among his cabinet members.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Some experts believed the shade was a refreshing corrective after pandemic hardships, war, and mass shootings.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of corrective
Verb
  • Is Omnibus Simplification Package amending or combining the CSRD, CSDDD, and Taxomony?
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bella Vista Planning and Development Department staff recently drafted an ordinance amending city code to require the permits for repairs and installations at the request of City Council member Larry Wilms.
    Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 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
  • When Nolan asked if Paul Mescal will star in the film, Scott initially said yes before correcting himself that Mescal’s schedule may prevent them from reuniting.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Walsh said credit is also due for correcting those systems.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of correcting
Adjective
  • Budesonide: This corticosteroid may be beneficial when taken alongside Urso.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of beneficial
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