rectifier
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/
The English word “rectifier” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- Something that rectifies.
- A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
- An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.
- The activation function f(x)= max (0,x), where x is the input to a neuron.
Etymology
From rectify + -er.
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