v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Rectified p. pr. & vb. n. Rectifying ] [ F. rectifier, LL. rectificare; L. rectus right + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Right, and -fy. ] 1. To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders. [ 1913 Webster ] I meant to rectify my conscience. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Chem.) To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Com.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added. [ 1913 Webster ] [ 1913 Webster ]
To rectify a globe, to adjust it in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- To amend; emend; correct; better; mend; reform; redress; adjust; regulate; improve. See Amend. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
