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- DictionaryMod·i·fy/ˈmädəˌfī/
verb
- 1. make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme: "she may be prepared to modify her views"
to change something slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more acceptable or less extreme: The school board decided to modify its existing employment policy. modify verb [T] (GRAMMAR) grammar. to limit or add to the meaning of a word or phrase. (Definition of modify from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Modify may mean to alter something, but it's not a total makeover. When you modify or make modifications, you're making subtle changes. These tweaks are usually needed to make improvements or make the thing being modified less extreme. So you can modify your voice if your tone is too harsh, or modify your wardrobe with a few new pairs of cool ...
6 days ago · 1. to change or alter; esp., to change slightly or partially in character, form, etc. 2. to limit or reduce slightly; moderate. to modify a penalty. 3. Grammar. to limit the meaning of; qualify. “old” modifies “man” in “old man”.
to change something in order to improve it: [ often passive ] The plans will have to be modified to reduce costs. genetically modified food. modify verb [T] (GRAMMAR) In grammar, a word that modifies another word describes or limits the meaning of that word: Adjectives modify nouns.
modify something to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose synonym adapt. Patients are taught how to modify their diet. We found it cheaper to modify existing equipment rather than buy new. The software we use has been modified for us.
1 modify something to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose synonym adapt The software we use has been modified for us. Patients are taught how to modify their diet. We found it cheaper to modify existing equipment rather than buy new.
1. To change in form or character; alter. 2. To make less extreme, severe, or strong: refused to modify her stand on the issue. 3. Grammar To qualify or limit the meaning of. For example, summer modifies day in the phrase a summer day. 4. Linguistics To change (a vowel) by umlaut. v.intr. To be or become modified; change.
