American English pronunciation
How to pronounce modified
IPA transcription: ['mɑdə,faɪd]
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Verb
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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
“The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city”
“The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue”
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make less severe or harsh or extreme
“please modify this letter to make it more polite”
“he modified his views on same-gender marriage”
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add a modifier to a constituent
Adjective
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changed in form or character
“their modified stand made the issue more acceptable”
“the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved”
Adjective
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mediocre
Usage examples
- The finished building was modified by the architect Frederick Francis Charles Curtis.
- Arias also modified the country's educational system.
- These vehicles may be modified civilian equipment or purpose-built military vehicles.
- He has modified a t-rex game for a Christmas event.
- He has modified a t-rex game for a Christmas event.
- He has modified a t-rex game for a Christmas event.
- "The Reverend" may be modified to reflect ecclesiastical standing and rank.
- The surgical technique has been modified and improved over the years.
- He has modified a t-rex game for a Christmas event.
- The younger Philippe's style was gradually modified by the new taste for Neoclassicism.