CEFR B2

amendment

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: change, revision, modification, alteration

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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."

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