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Rectifier

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ

Definitions

  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.

Equivalents

Françaisrectifier
DeutschGleichrichter
Portuguêscircuito retificador
9 more languages
العربيةالمعدّل
Ελληνικάανορθωτής
Suomitasasuuntaaja
Bahasa Indonesiapenyearahperata
Bahasa Melayupenerus
Nederlandsgelijkrichter
Polskiprostownik
Românăredresor
Svenskalikriktare

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Rectifiers Rectifies rectiformer Rectify Rectifying rectigradation

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