Meanings
present singular third person rectificates · participle present rectificating · participle past rectificated · past rectificated
- nonstandardtransitivechiefly non-native speakers' EnglishTo rectify.
If you need book sources on rectificating, I may be able to quote a few.
1997 January 12, <gecross@aol.com>, “Help with RECTIFICATION wanted.”, in alt.astrology (Usenet), archived from the original on 02 Jul 20263 more examples
If the heatsink is not flat enough, you can use "sand paper" to rectificate it (heatsinks are aluminium made).
1998 October 23, G L M [signed Gabriel], “Is 2.3v safe for an O/C K6-2 266 MHz cpu's core voltage?”, in alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.shuttle (Usenet), archived from the original on 02 Jul 2026I was attempting to rectificate the relative positioning of the ginnel door hinges vis a vis the door itself.
2002 March 12, Richard Robinson, “My Sis needs pooter advice”, in uk.rec.sheds (Usenet), archived from the original on 02 Jul 2026Rectificating... seems that preodering is open, with $5 rebate if you order before the 10/10.
2003 September 18, Pocus, “[Dominions II] - preordering will start next week”, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.strategic (Usenet), archived from the original on 02 Jul 2026
Origin
- Latinrēctificō
- Englishrectificate
Back-formation from rectification. For its use by non-native speakers compare, Catalan and Spanish rectificar and Portuguese retificar, from Latin rēctificō.
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Cite this entry
rectificate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rectificate
“rectificate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rectificate. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rectificate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rectificate.
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