Modifying: meaning, definitions and examples
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modifying
[ ˈmɒdɪfʌɪɪŋ ]
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.
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