modifying (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/
Definition
Making partial or minor changes to something to improve it or adjust it to a new situation.
Examples
She is modifying her diet to include more whole grains and vegetables.
The software team is modifying the code to fix the recurring login error.
He spent the afternoon modifying his essay based on the professor's feedback.
How to Use modifying
- modify something to [verb] (collocation)
- Changing something to achieve a specific purpose. — "They are modifying the engine to run on electricity."
- modify something by [gerund] (collocation)
- Describing the method used to make a change. — "He is modifying the design by removing the extra columns."
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