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rectifier.

Something that rectifies.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/General-American/ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Something that rectifies.

  2. A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

  3. An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.

  4. The activation function f(x)= max (0,x), where x is the input to a neuron.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English rectify Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English rectifier From rectify + -er.

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