as in modification
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the article as written requires only one factual amendment
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Recent Examples of amendment
Parading out amendments destined for failure is not leadership.
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Christopher Eric Bouchat, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
The committee gave approval after rejecting an amendment that would have created a major difference with the House bill.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Oryol oblast in central Russia has made an amendment to an existing government program and will allow schoolgirls to receive payment for becoming pregnant in an effort to boost the country's birth rate, according to a decree signed by Andrei Klychkov, the governor of the region, on March 20.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The filing details various lease agreements, including amendments to the Chino Valley and Tempe leases, which involve rental adjustments and tenant improvement allowances.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recognize that local contexts may necessitate modifications to global approaches while also connecting local innovations to broader global knowledge networks.—
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This mostly refers to modifications to your diet and exercise or activity levels.—
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The alterations would approximate aspects of the thylacine’s phenotype—the observable characteristics of a creature.—
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In addition to adding contemporary features like an in-frame oil cooler, the motorcycle's frame underwent major alterations to mimic vintage hardtail design.—
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Although Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are unprecedented in recent history, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its recent high, entering correction territory, 56 times since 1950, according to data compiled by Truist Financial experts.—
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Last month, the benchmark dipped into a correction, down more than 10% from a record set as recently as February.—
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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