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modified
This term carries a strong association with intentionality and precision. It suggests a deliberate adjustment to a base model or a standard rule to make it fit a specific purpose or a new set of circumstances. It is common in technical, legal, and scientific fields where a baseline exists and a variation is introduced.
While a change can be random or destructive, a modification is typically seen as a targeted refinement. In a social or linguistic context, it often describes how one word alters the meaning of another, creating a more specific or nuanced description.
Meanings
Examples
The car has a modified exhaust system for better performance.
We need to modify the contract before the client signs it.
I think we should modify our approach to reach more customers.
The patient is on a modified diet to manage their blood pressure.
He modified the software to add a few custom features.
Maybe I can modify the recipe by adding less sugar.
The original plan was modified to account for the weather.
I will modify the settings so the notifications are quieter.