rectifier — English Dictionary

Noun

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.

Noun

1. electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current

   Broader terms

   electrical device

2. a person who corrects or sets right

   Broader terms

   actordoerworker

   Examples

   a rectifier of prejudices