rectifier

About 1.18 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Something that rectifies.
2. noun A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
3. noun An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.
4. noun The activation function f(x)=max⁡(0,x), where x is the input to a neuron.

Similar words

correction rectification shim adjuster regulator restorer amender corrector reformer modifier

Often followed by

is circuit and with circuits tube in of to

Word family

rectifiers