Solve vs Rectify - What's the difference?
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To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
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, title= (mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.
(mathematics) To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen variable on one side, so that the other side consists of an expression that may be used to generate solutions.
To correct or amend something.
(chemistry) To purify or refine, especially by distillation.
(electronics) To convert alternating current into direct current.
(transitive) To produce (as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling bad wines or strong spirits (whisky, rum, etc.) with flavourings.
(transitive) To adjust (a globe) in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem.
As verbs the difference between solve and rectify
is that solve is to find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out while rectify is to correct or amend something.As a noun solve
is a solution; an explanation.solve
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(solv)- True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
- God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.
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