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modify

[ˈmɒdɪfaɪ]

modify Definition

  • 1to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
  • 2to limit or restrict something

Using modify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "modify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We need to modify our plans to accommodate the new regulations.

  • Example

    The teacher modified the exam to make it more accessible for students with disabilities.

  • Example

    The company modified its product to meet the demands of the market.

modify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for modify

Antonyms for modify

Phrases with modify

  • a version of something that has been changed in some way from the original

    Example

    The modified version of the software includes additional features.

  • a car that has been altered from its original state, usually for performance or aesthetic purposes

    Example

    He spent thousands of dollars modifying his car with custom parts and a new paint job.

  • a diet that has been adjusted to meet specific nutritional needs or health concerns

    Example

    The doctor recommended a modified diet to help manage her diabetes.

Origins of modify

from Latin 'modificare', meaning 'to limit, measure off'

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Summary: modify in Brief

To 'modify' [ˈmɒdɪfaɪ] something is to make slight changes to it, often to make it more suitable for a particular purpose. It can also mean to limit or restrict something. Examples include modifying plans to meet new regulations, modifying a product to meet market demands, and modifying an exam to make it more accessible for students with disabilities.

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