rectification

Definitions

The action of putting something right or correcting a mistake.

The process of refining or purifying a substance, especially by repeated distillation.

The conversion of alternating current into direct current.

Examples

The company issued a formal apology and promised the immediate rectification of the accounting errors.

The rectification of the structural flaws in the bridge was completed well ahead of the scheduled deadline.

Synonyms

correction amendment remedy adjustment fixing redress reformation

Antonyms

error damage worsening corruption mistake deterioration flaw