modifying
ˈmɑdəˌfaɪɪŋ
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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.
altering changing
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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

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  1. French:modificateur, ...
  2. German:modifizierend, ...
  3. Italian:modificante, ...
  4. Spanish:modificador, ...
  5. Portuguese:modificador, ...
  6. Chinese:修改的, ...
  7. Japanese:変更する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُغَيِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁנֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:изменяющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модифікуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:परिवर्तनकारी, ...
modify
ˈmɒdɪfaɪ
modifiedmodifies

Definition of modify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
change slightlymake partial changes to something
  • She decided to modify the design to make it more ergonomic..
adjust alter
2.
adjustmentmake less extreme or severe
  • They modified their demands to reach an agreement.
moderate temper
3.
linguisticsTECH.qualify the meaning of a wordTECH.
  • Adjectives modify nouns in sentences.
adjust alter change
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.
adjust alter transform
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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.

View all translations of modify

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  1. French:modifier, atténuer, ...
  2. German:ändern, anpassen, ...
  3. Italian:adattare, alleggerire, ...
  4. Spanish:ajustar, alterar, ...
  5. Portuguese:modificar, ajustar, ...
  6. Chinese:修改, 缓和, ...
  7. Japanese:変更する, 緩和する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَّلَ, لَطَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁנּוֹת, לְשַׁנּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:изменить, смягчать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модифікувати, коригувати, ...
  12. Hindi:संशोधित करना, कम करना, ...
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