Hypertext Webster Gateway: "modify"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Modify \Mod"i*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Modified}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Modifying}.] [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari;
modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See {Mode}, and
{-fy}.]
1. 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. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to
qualify; to lower.

Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree.
--Dryden.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

modify
v 1: make modifications (to); "please modify this letter to make
it more polite"
2: (grammar) add a modifier to a constituent [syn: {qualify}]


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