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rectified

/ˈrɛktɪfaɪd/

Meanings
verb
To heal (an organ or part of the body).

Examples :

"The doctor hoped the surgery rectified her damaged heart. "
medicine organ body anatomy

Related Words

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

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alternating verb

/ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæltərˌneɪtɪŋ/

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

"The children alternated reading aloud from their books in class. "

Illustration flavourings

flavourings noun

/ˈfleɪvərɪŋz/ /ˈfleɪv(ə)rɪŋz/

Something that gives flavor, usually a food ingredient.

"This soda has an artificial flavoring, I can taste the after taste."

Illustration rollercoaster

rollercoaster noun

/ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/

An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

"During our family trip to the amusement park, my sister was excited to ride the rollercoaster. "

Illustration undesirable

undesirable noun

/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/ /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbl/

An undesirable person

"The new student was considered an undesirable in the class because of his disruptive behavior. "

Illustration accounting

accounting verb

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/

To provide explanation.

"The teacher asked the students to account for their absences, explaining the reasons. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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converting verb

/kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːnvɜːrtɪŋ/

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

"A kettle converts water into steam."

Illustration straighten

straighten verb

/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/

To cause to become straight.

"The child carefully straightened the crumpled paper before handing it to the teacher. "

Illustration bookkeeper

bookkeeper noun

/bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/

A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.

"The small business hired a bookkeeper to manage their financial records. "

Illustration cartographer

cartographer noun

/kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfər/ /kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfɚ/

One who makes maps or charts.

"The cartographer drew a detailed map of the hiking trails in the local park. "

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distillation noun

/dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

"The slow distillation of the melting icicle created a small puddle on the windowsill. "