SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS rectify Definition To correct something that is wrong or unjust. Example "The company issued an apology to rectify the misunderstanding." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← rectangular rectitude → Study tips featuring "rectify" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal