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Having been overhauled, repaired, or restored to a good working state and appearance.
“She bought a reconditioned washing machine that came with a one-year warranty.”
The action or process of rebuilding something that has been damaged or destroyed.
“The city began the costly reconstruction of its historic bridge after the flood.”
To tell someone about an event or experience in detail.
“She sat by the fire to recount the harrowing details of her journey.”
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or setback.
“It took her several weeks to fully recover from the surgery.”
The process of finding and hiring new employees for a company or organization, or enlisting new members for an armed force or cause.
“The company stepped up its campus recruitment efforts to attract top engineering graduates.”
Straight or right; used as a combining form or prefix in various English words indicating alignment, uprightness, or correctness.
“The Latin prefix rect forms the basis of words relating to straightness and correctness.”
An electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, into direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction.
“The power supply unit includes a bridge rectifier to convert the AC mains voltage into DC for the internal circuitry.”
To correct, amend, or set right an error, fault, or inaccuracy.
“The company issued a formal apology to rectify a mistake in their billing department.”
The official residence of a rector, typically a member of the clergy in charge of a parish.
“The new priest moved into the historic rectory located just behind the village church.”
Censored, edited, or obscured, especially by blacking out text in a document for legal, security, or privacy reasons.
“The government released a heavily redacted version of the classified report to the press.”
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
“He sought redemption for his past mistakes through a lifetime of charitable work.”
Strongly smelling of something, or having a pleasant odor.
“The kitchen was redolent of freshly baked bread and cinnamon.”
Formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or awe.
“She proved to be a redoubtable opponent in the courtroom, winning every case through meticulous preparation.”
To remedy or set right an undesirable or unfair situation.
“Laws have been enacted to redress the balance of power between employers and employees.”
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
“The company announced a significant reduction in staff to cut operating costs.”