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modifying

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɑdəˌfaɪɪŋ// UK //mˈɒdɪfˌaɪɪŋ// mod·i·fy·ing

v. to change something slightly to make it better or more suitable for a situation.

v. to make partial or minor changes to something, typically to improve it or limit its scope.


SIMPLE

The teacher is modifying the lesson plan for the new students.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers are modifying the software to ensure it runs smoothly on older mobile devices.

COMPLEX

The committee suggested modifying the original proposal to address environmental concerns while maintaining the project's economic viability.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; in linguistics, it describes a word that limits or qualifies the sense of another word.

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