Wednesday, February 10, 2016

rectify

rectify    [REK-tuh-fahy] 

verb.  make right or correct 

"During routine testing in preparation for the New Hampshire primary a malfunction occurred which briefly showed errant data on our website. This error has been rectified. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused," - Fox News 

"To rectify this situation, Pope Gregory XIII initiated a new calendar in 1582."

"Your English teachers will give you a chance to rectify any mistakes you've made in an essay and hand in a second, edited draft."

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