amendment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈmendmənt/

Definition

A change or addition made to a law, bill, or constitution.

Examples

• The senator proposed an amendment to the bill that would increase funding for education.

• After much debate, the committee approved the amendment.

• The proposed amendment to the constitution was ratified by the states.

How to Use amendment

amendment to (prepositional phrase)

Specifies what the amendment is changing or adding to. — "They are discussing an amendment to the company's bylaws."

Synonyms of amendment

Words with a similar meaning to amendment:

• change
• revision
• modification
• alteration

Antonyms of amendment

Words with the opposite meaning to amendment:

• original
• unchanged

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