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modify

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable:

Examples:

Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour.
The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form.
2
If a word or phrase modifies another word or phrase used with it, it limits or adds to its meaning:

Examples:

In the sentence "She ran quickly" the adverb "quickly" modifies the verb "ran".
3
to change something slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more acceptable or less extreme:

Examples:

4
to limit or add to the meaning of a word or phrase
5
to slightly change something such as a plan, method, or law, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable:

Examples:

All files are marked with the date and time they were last modified.
We modified some of the wording in the second version.
Instead of sending them away without an answer, the system encourages users to modify their search.
6
to make changes to something such as a vehicle, machine, or tool, so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way:

Examples:

It is possible to modify the keyboard to suit the individual user.

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