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How do you spell Rectify?

Correct spelling

rectify

Remember: RECT (right) + IFY (to make) - keep the 'rect' straight like a rectangle

Why is rectify spelled this way?

From Latin rectificare, to make right. RECTUS (right) + FACERE (to make). To rectify is to make right — correction that restores the proper state.

Common misspellings of rectify

rectafyrectifiyrectaifyrecitfy

Example

The company promised to rectify the billing errors within 48 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell rectify?+
The correct spelling is "rectify". Remember: RECT (right) + IFY (to make) - keep the 'rect' straight like a rectangle
Is it rectafy or rectify?+
The correct spelling is "rectify", not "rectafy".

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