Associations to the word «Rectifier»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

RECTIFIER, noun. Electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current.
RECTIFIER, noun. A person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of prejudices".

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury