rectification

noun

Definition of rectificationnext
as in correction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectification
  1. correction
  2. reform
  3. amendment
  4. modification
  5. alteration
  6. revision
  7. transformation
  8. distortion
Noun
  • Although Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are unprecedented in recent history, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its recent high, entering correction territory, 56 times since 1950, according to data compiled by Truist Financial experts.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Last month, the benchmark dipped into a correction, down more than 10% from a record set as recently as February.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of correction
Noun
  • Research suggests the protests led to structural changes and educational policy reform.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Germany has just passed a major reform to its constitutional debt brake, unlocking billions of euros in funding.
    — Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of reform
Noun
  • House lawmakers Friday approved amendments to House Bill 96, which allows government entities to display only certain flags, such as the official Idaho, U.S. and state flags.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
  • That limits debate and only gives opponents until April 2 to submit amendments.
    — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of amendment
Noun
  • Adaptive Housing: Implement home modifications that offer both aesthetic appeal and lifelong physical accessibility, enabling aging in place.
    — Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The next Starliner test flight would seek to confirm that the spacecraft's thrusters function properly after modifications were made to the vehicle's propulsion system, according to Stich.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of modification
Noun
  • The film is now in its second week in Nepali theaters, following a contentious battle with government censors that left the film with significant alterations.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
  • As a result of these alterations, the wheelbase is extended by 7 in (180 mm).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • But a revision enacted last year allowed only low-income homeowners to apply for the first 30 days after the application portal reopened, and then moderate-income homeowners for 30 days after that.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Many authors will invest years into their research, writing, and revisions, followed by months (or years) of promotional engagements.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of revision
Noun
  • Equity professionals have the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead this transformation.
    — Crystal Wiley Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Front-line employees can either supercharge their efforts through AI or hold back the value of transformation through misuse or misunderstanding.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of transformation
Noun
  • Attention also could be paid to dismantling foreign anticompetitive market distortions, in order to augment the benefits achieved through the Task Force.
    — Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Federal Communications Commission's news distortion investigation into CBS drew a public rebuke from a bipartisan group of five former FCC commissioners, including two former chairmen.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of distortion
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“Rectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectification. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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