CEFR C2

rectification

noun

Meaning

The act of correcting a mistake, fault, or undesirable situation.

Examples

The rectification of the structural flaws in the bridge was completed before the winter storms arrived.
Diplomats sought the rectification of the border dispute through peaceful negotiation rather than military force.

Synonyms: fix, correction, remedy, rectification

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rectification (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of correcting a mistake, fault, or undesirable situation.

Examples

The rectification of the structural flaws in the bridge was completed before the winter storms arrived.
Diplomats sought the rectification of the border dispute through peaceful negotiation rather than military force.
He demanded the rectification of his incorrect grade after providing proof of his original submission.

Synonyms of rectification

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