modify
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ · mod·i·fy
verb
- To change part of something, such as a document or a system. She modified the proposal to include more details.
- To be or become modified, often in a way that is not desirable. The weather modified the plans for the outdoor event.
- To set bounds to; to moderate, often in a way that is not extreme. The new policy modified the company's approach to employee benefits.
noun
- A modification, especially one that is made to a system or a process. The team made several modifications to the software before releasing it.
Did you know? The word 'modify' has been used in various contexts, including law, science, and technology, to describe changes made to a system, process, or document.