Definition:Rectification

Definition

Rectification is an archaic term meaning the process of finding length, specifically in the context of arcs.

Linguistic Note

The literal translation of the word rectification is making straight.

From there is derived the idea of making a straight line (of the required length).

Also see

• Definition:Quadrature

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): rectify
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): rectify