modify

ˈmɒdɪfaɪ
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Translation of modify from English into Dutch

Verb

tr.
1.

change slightly

make partial changes to something
  • She decided to modify the design to make it more ergonomic.Ze besloot het ontwerp te aanpassen om het ergonomischer te maken
2.

adjustment

make less extreme or severe
  • They modified their demands to reach an agreement.Ze pasten hun eisen aan om tot een overeenkomst te komen.
3.

linguistics

TECH.
qualify the meaning of a word
TECH.
  • Adjectives modify nouns in sentences.Bijvoeglijke naamwoorden kwalificeren zelfstandige naamwoorden in zinnen.
4.

change

intr.
become changed or altered
intr.
  • The plan will modify over time.Het plan zal in de loop van de tijd veranderen.
5.

language

TECH.
change a vowel by umlaut
TECH.
  • In German, some vowels are modified by umlaut.In het Duits worden sommige klinkers veranderd door umlaut.
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Synonyms and analogies of modify in English

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.

Translations of "modify" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
wijzigenv.

We recommend that you only modify its parameters in specific cases.

Wij adviseren u de parameters alleen te wijzigen in specifieke situaties.

aanpassenv.

Once you gain administrator access, you can modify these settings at will.

Zodra je beheerdersrechten hebt, kun je deze instellingen naar believen aanpassen.

passenv.

Businesses sometimes modify their hours to align with daylight time.

Bedrijven passen hun openingstijden soms aan om aan te sluiten op de zomertijd.

veranderenv.

There are also operators that let you modify that value.

Er zijn ook operatoren die toelaten om deze waarde te veranderen.

bewerkenv.

Design drafts of invoices which you can easily modify or cancel later.

Ontwerp concepten van facturen die je later makkelijk kan bewerken of annuleren.

modificerenv.

We supply and modify motors for a wide range of machines.

Wij leveren en modificeren motoren voor een breed scala aan machines.

bijstellenv.

The loss of our vessel requires that we modify our agreement.

Zonder schip moeten we onze afspraak bijstellen.

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Other translations for modify:

  • verzachtenv.

modify: Examples and translations in context

Fragmentation happens naturally as you install, modify, and uninstall programs regularly.

Fragmentatie ontstaat vanzelf als je regelmatig programma's installeert, wijzigt en weer verwijdert.

Check for errors and you must modify the layout and routing.

Controleer op fouten en u moet de lay-out en routering wijzigen.

Privatize your account settings so only you can modify your personal details.

Zet je accountinstellingen zo dat alleen jij nog je persoonlijke gegevens kunt wijzigen.

You can modify the information of an event at any time.

U kunt de informatie van een evenement op elk moment wijzigen.

The commercial and myself can consult, modify sessions if necessary.

De coördinator en ikzelf kunnen sessies raadplegen, indien nodig wijzigen.

Sometimes moderators might modify or delete a comment on social media.

Soms kunnen moderators een commentaar op sociale media wijzigen of verwijderen.

Some apps may provide settings you can modify within the app.

Sommige apps hebben instellingen die u kunt wijzigen binnen de app.

You can modify most of your details via the website.

De meeste gegevens kun je zelf wijzigen via de website.

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