Rectify
Verb
UK
/ˈrek.tɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈrek.tə.faɪ/
Level: c1
Definition
To correct a mistake, fault, or problem by taking the necessary action.
Example
"Please rectify the mistake."
"The company quickly rectified the error in the customer's bill."
"The school took immediate action to rectify the safety problem before students returned."
Explanation
To rectify means to correct or fix a mistake, problem, or unfair situation. It is used when something has gone wrong and needs to be put right. The word often appears in formal writing, business, law, education, and official communication, but the idea is simple: identify the error and take action to correct it. Rectifying a problem helps restore accuracy, fairness, or proper functioning.