Modify: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ ๏ธ
modify
[ หmษd.ษช.faษช ]
change
To change something in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose. To adjust or alter something in order to achieve a desired result.
Synonyms
adapt, adjust, alter, amend, revise.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| modify |
Use this when you make small changes to improve something or make it more suitable for a particular purpose. |
| alter |
Employ this word when making significant changes, often to the shape, appearance, or structure. |
| adjust |
Choose this word for small changes to achieve a better fit, balance, or result. |
| adapt |
This word is best when you change something to make it suitable for a new use or situation. |
| revise |
Use this when you make changes to improve, update, or correct content, mostly in written form. |
| amend |
Pick this word when referring to changes made to documents, texts, or laws, typically to improve them. |
Examples of usage
- She modified her diet to include more fruits and vegetables.
- The company modified its policies to promote a more inclusive work environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "modify" in other languages:
๐ต๐น modificar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคถเฅเคงเคฟเคค เคเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช รคndern
๐ฎ๐ฉ memodifikasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัะฝะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zmodyfikowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟฎๆญฃใใ (ใใ ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท modifier
๐ช๐ธ modificar
๐น๐ท deฤiลtirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ํ๋ค (์์ ํ๋ค)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ upravit
๐ธ๐ฐ upraviลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไฟฎๆน (xiลซgวi)
๐ธ๐ฎ spremeniti
๐ฎ๐ธ breyta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะทะณะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษyiลdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ modificar
Etymology
The word 'modify' originated from the Latin word 'modificare', which is a combination of 'modus' meaning 'measure' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. The term was first used in the 14th century to describe the act of changing or adjusting something. Over time, 'modify' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from simple alterations to more complex adaptations.