Definitions for modify
ˈmɒd əˌfaɪmod·i·fy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. modifyverb

   make less severe or harsh or extreme

   "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

2. modify, qualifyverb

   add a modifier to a constituent

3. change, alter, modifyverb

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

   "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 5 votes

1. modifyverb

   To make partial changes to.

2. modifyverb

   To be or become modified.

3. Etymology: From modifien, from modifier, from modificare, from modificari, from modus + facere; see mode.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Modifyverb

   Etymology: modifier, French.

   1. To change the form or accidents of any thing; to shape.

   Yet there is that property in all letters, of aptness to be conjoined in syllables and words through the voluble motions of the organs, that they modify and discriminate the voice without appearing to discontinue it. William Holder.

   The middle parts of the broad beam of white light which fell upon the paper, did, without any confine of shadow to modify it, become coloured all over with one uniform colour, the colour being always the same in the middle of the paper as at the edges. Isaac Newton, Opticks.

   2. To soften; to moderate.

   After all this discanting and modifying upon the matter, there is hazard on the yielding side. Roger L'Estrange.

   Of his grace
   He modifies his first severe decree,
   The keener edge of battle to rebate. Dryden.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. modify

   To modify means to change, alter, or adjust something, often with the purpose of improving it or correcting it. This could apply to a wide range of things including behavior, a plan, an object, a project, or a document.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Modifyverb

   to change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract

2. Modifyverb

   to limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower

3. Etymology: [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Mode, and -fy.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Modify

   mod′i-fī, v.t. to set bounds to: to moderate: to change the form or quality of: to alter slightly: to vary.—adj. Modifī′able.—n. Modificā′tion, act of modifying or state of being modified: result of alteration or change: changed shape or condition.—adjs. Mod′ificātive, Mod′ificātory, tending to modify: causing change of form or condition.—n. Mod′ifīer. [Fr. modifier—L. modificāre, -ātum—modus, a measure, facĕre, to make.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. modify

   To make a change.

   WE had to modify the data to ensure the outputs were accurate.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020  

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1. • Add
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British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'modify' in Verbs Frequency: #667

How to pronounce modify?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of modify in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of modify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of modify in a Sentence

1. American Express ':

   We are disappointed the request for a stay was denied, we will move forward to modify the non-discrimination provisions in our merchant contracts, per the trial court's remedy.

2. Sourabh Gupta:

   North Korea has shut the door on China’s efforts to modify his behavior so far.

3. William Henry Harrison:

   The broad foundation upon which our Constitution rests being the people—a breath of theirs having made, as a breath can unmake, change, or modify it—it can be assigned to none of the great divisions of government but to that of democracy.

4. Vincent Janik:

   Finding other mammals that use their vocal tract in the same way as us to modify sounds informs us on how vocal skills are influenced by genetics and learning and can ultimately help to develop new methods to study speech disorders.

5. William Dahut:

   I think it's very important that folks realize that heavy alcohol use can significantly increase the risk of cancer, unfortunately, although this is not a new finding, this information would be very surprising to many. It is imperative that physicians inform patients of this risk and provide whatever tools are necessary to help patients modify this behavior.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=modify
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Modify
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=modify
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modify
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=modify