Meaning & use
modify
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To make partial or minor changes to something in order to improve it or adapt it to a new purpose.
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The engineers modified the design to reduce fuel consumption.
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Implies smaller, targeted changes rather than a complete transformation; compare with 'overhaul' or 'revolutionize' for larger changes.
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