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.
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