CEFR B2

modifying

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: changing, adjusting, altering, amending

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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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