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Definition of modifying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
changingcausing change or alteration
- The modifying factor in the experiment was the temperature.
- The modifying variable was crucial for the study.
- Modifying elements can significantly impact the results.
Origin of modifying
Latin, modificare (to limit) + -ing (action)
Terms with modifying included in their meaning
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modifying
making small changes to improve
publishing process
prepare written material for publication by correcting or modifying
technology
person creating or modifying computer software
marketing
bring into wider trade, often modifying it for large-scale buyers
modification
the act of modifying something to suit individual needs
design
result of modifying something into a new form
adapting
modifying to fit new conditions
linguistics
dispensable phrase modifying a sentence
painting
transparent layer of paint modifying tones
video games
end user-created package modifying a video game
financial adjustment
related to modifying financial terms for relief
modify work
modifying a written work
modification
act of modifying existing data to be up-to-date
linguistics
word that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other modifying words
technology
activity of exploring or modifying computer systems in inventive ways
medical
treatment of disease by modifying genes
fitting
modifying dimensions to fit
modifying tools
related to the modification of tools or equipment
construction
modifying existing structures
change process
act of modifying or improving something
music
electronic instrument creating and modifying sounds
adjustment
modifying or adjusting something to achieve a desired effect
modifying
add a substance to modify properties
audio or video
modifying audio or video without physical cutting
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- French:modificateur, ...
- German:modifizierend, ...
- Italian:modificante, ...
- Spanish:modificador, ...
- Portuguese:modificador, ...
- Chinese:修改的, ...
- Japanese:変更する, ...
- Arabic:مُغَيِّر, ...
- Hebrew:מְשַׁנֶּה, ...
- Russian:изменяющий, ...
- Ukrainian:модифікуючий, ...
- Hindi:परिवर्तनकारी, ...
Definition of modify - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
change slightlymake partial changes to something
- She decided to modify the design to make it more ergonomic..
2.
adjustmentmake less extreme or severe
- They modified their demands to reach an agreement.
3.
linguisticsTECH. qualify the meaning of a wordTECH.
- Adjectives modify nouns in sentences.
4.
changeintr. become changed or alteredintr.
- The plan will modify over time.
5.
languageTECH. change a vowel by umlautTECH.
- In German, some vowels are modified by umlaut.
Origin of modify
Latin, modificare (to measure or limit)
Examples of modify in a sentence
The software allows users to modify the settings easily. The company modified its policy to be more inclusive. He modified his tone to sound more diplomatic. Adverbs can modify verbs in a sentence. The teacher explained how adverbs modify adjectives. The design may modify as testing continues.
Rules often modify after public feedback. The linguist explained how to modify vowels. Certain dialects modify vowels differently.
View all translations of modify
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- French:modifier, atténuer, ...
- German:ändern, anpassen, ...
- Italian:adattare, alleggerire, ...
- Spanish:ajustar, alterar, ...
- Portuguese:modificar, ajustar, ...
- Chinese:修改, 缓和, ...
- Japanese:変更する, 緩和する, ...
- Arabic:عَدَّلَ, لَطَّفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁנּוֹת, לְשַׁנּוֹת, ...
- Russian:изменить, смягчать, ...
- Ukrainian:модифікувати, коригувати, ...
- Hindi:संशोधित करना, कम करना, ...
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