CEFR B2

rectify

Translation

修正する / 是正する / 正す

Meaning

To correct something that is wrong or incorrect, especially in a professional or formal context. It implies taking specific action to restore order or accuracy.

Examples

We need to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
We need to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
The company apologized and promised to rectify the error in their billing.
The company apologized and promised to rectify the error in their billing.

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rectify (B2)

カタカナ: レクティファイ

IPA: /ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/

Definition

To correct something that is wrong or incorrect, especially in a professional or formal context. It implies taking specific action to restore order or accuracy.

意味: 間違いや不適切な状態を正すこと。特にビジネスや公的な場面で使われ、秩序や正確さを取り戻すための具体的な行動を指します。

Examples / 例文

We need to rectify the situation as soon as possible. — We need to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
The company apologized and promised to rectify the error in their billing. — The company apologized and promised to rectify the error in their billing.

Rectify の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Rectify:

修正する
是正する
正す

How to Use Rectify

rectify an error (collocation): To correct a mistake. — "The accountant rectified the error in the financial report."
rectify the situation (collocation): To take action to make a bad situation better. — "The government is trying to rectify the economic situation."

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