(geometry) The truncation of a polyhedron by replacing each vertex with a face that passes though the midpoint of each edge connected to the vertex; an analogous procedure on a polytope of dimension higher than 3.
(astronomy) The adjustment of a globe preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem.
“Consideration of the circuit shows that one short-circuit rectifier device allows forward current to flow in each of the other two arms of the rectifier in turn.”
“The appointment of the new project manager proved to be a rectifier for the team's lack of direction and productivity.”
“Electric current, on the other hand, can be restricted to one-way flow, as in a rectifier or diode.”
“Precisions or even rectifications that will be provided shall only improve our database.”
“However, many defects were recorded numerous times and reflected that the rectifications were inadequate.”
“The repetition indicates there could be a lack of knowledge on the part of the persons performing the rectifications, insufficient spare parts, insufficient resources to troubleshoot effectively, or any combination thereof.”
