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modify

US /ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ/

verb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

make less severe or harsh or extreme

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We need to modify the schedule because two speakers cannot attend.

Word Family

NounNoun
modification modifier
VerbVerb
modify gốc
AdjectiveAdj
modifiable
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • altercause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  • adjustalter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  • amendmake amendments to

Collocations

  • Easy modify the plan
    to modify the plan, meaning to make less severe or harsh or extreme
  • Medium modify existing workplace guidelines
    to modify existing workplace guidelines, meaning to make less severe or harsh or extreme
  • Hard unilaterally modify binding contractual covenants
    describing unilaterally modify binding contractual covenants (in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party)
  • Very Hard modify corporate behaviors via punitive taxes
    to modify corporate behaviors via punitive taxes, meaning to make less severe or harsh or extreme

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