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amendment

noun

ə-ˈmen(d)-mənt

Definition of amendment

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 Nevertheless, even if the amendments had met the threshold and passed, the WIAA cannot implement a policy that is in violation of Washington state law and the amendments proposed would have violated state law. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The constitutional amendment establishes a 40-hour weekly limit and two rest days without reducing pay. — Mauricio Savarese, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations weren't included in those duties until 1992, one of the last major amendments to the law. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 The stipend program is funded through Proposition 98, a 1988 constitutional amendment in California that establishes an annual minimum funding level for K-12 schools and community colleges every year. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amendment

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Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

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Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
These bridal redesigns start at £600, with simple alteration projects closer to £200.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

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For boards and CXOs, fault tolerance, error correction, economics and demonstrable advantage still matter.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Shortages of corrections officers result in greater restrictions on the movement of incarcerated people, who then have less access to health appointments, group therapy and other programming.

— Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

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