Modifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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modifying

 

[ ˈmɒdɪfʌɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

changing something

To make partial or minor changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose. It involves altering or adjusting something to achieve a desired result.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, alter, change, revise

Examples of usage

  • I am modifying the design to meet the client's requirements.
  • She is modifying the recipe to make it healthier.
  • They are modifying the software to fix the bugs.

Translations

Translations of the word "modifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modificar

🇮🇳 संशोधित करना (Sanshodhit karna)

🇩🇪 ändern

🇮🇩 mengubah

🇺🇦 модифікувати

🇵🇱 modyfikować

🇯🇵 修正する (Shūsei suru)

🇫🇷 modifier

🇪🇸 modificar

🇹🇷 değiştirmek

🇰🇷 수정하다 (Sujeonghada)

🇸🇦 تعديل (ta'dil)

🇨🇿 upravit

🇸🇰 upraviť

🇨🇳 修改 (xiūgǎi)

🇸🇮 spremeniti

🇮🇸 breyta

🇰🇿 өзгерту (özgertu)

🇬🇪 შეცვლა (shecvla)

🇦🇿 dəyişdirmək

🇲🇽 modificar

Etymology

The word 'modifying' originates from the Latin word 'modificare', which is a combination of 'modus' meaning 'measure' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. The term evolved over time to indicate the act of making changes or adjustments to something.

See also: modifiability, modifiable, modification, modifications, modified, modifier, unmodified.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,511 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.