Modify

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To change or alter something in a minor way.

The engineer decided to modify the design to improve its efficiency.

To adjust or adapt something to suit a particular purpose.

She needed to modify her schedule to accommodate the new meeting time.

To make partial changes to something.

The teacher suggested that the students modify their essays for clarity.

Late Middle English: from Latin modificare, from modus 'method, measure'.

modify the approach

To change the method of doing something.

modify a contract

To change the terms of an agreement.

modify behavior

To change a person's actions.

adjust

To change something slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

revise

To reconsider and alter something in light of further evidence.

alter

To change or cause to change in character or composition.

Tweak

I need to tweak my presentation before the meeting.

Hack

I found a way to hack the program and modify its features.