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rectify

intermediateB2

/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/ · rec-ti-fy

To correct or improve something that is incorrect or unsatisfactory.

Meanings

verbformal

To correct or improve something that is incorrect or unsatisfactory.

کسی ایسی چیز کو درست کرنا یا بہتر بنانا جو غلط یا غیر اطمینان بخش ہو۔

درست کرنا

durust karna

Synonyms

correctadjustamendٹھیک کرنااصلاح کرنادرست کرنا

Antonyms

perpetuateallowignoreاجازت دینانظر انداز کرناجاری رکھنا

Common Collocations

  • rectify a mistake
  • rectify an error
  • rectify a problem

Example Sentences

I need to rectify my mistake before submitting the report.

مجھے رپورٹ جمع کروانے سے پہلے اپنی غلطی کو درست کرنا ہوگا۔

Mujhe report jama karwane se pehle apni ghalti ko durust karna hoga.

The company promised to rectify the issue with the product.

کمپنی نے وعدہ کیا کہ وہ مصنوعات کے مسئلے کو درست کرے گی۔

Company ne wada kiya ke woh masnoaat ke maslay ko durust karegi.

It is important to rectify any discrepancies in the financial report.

مالی رپورٹ میں کسی بھی فرق کو درست کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Maali report mein kisi bhi farq ko durust karna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

rectangular:Rectify means to correct, whereas rectangular refers to a shape with four right angles.

Word Family

rectification
nounدرستی
rectified
verbدرست کیا گیا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'rectify' as 'to make it right'.

Imagine a mechanic fixing a vehicle, making it functional again.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rectificare" — to make straight

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from the Latin 'rectificare', which combines 'rectus' (straight) and 'facere' (to make). It has been used in English since the late 15th century.