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amendment

1 of 1noun
/əˈmɛndmənt/
Forms:amendments
1

the process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it

  • I made a quick amendment to the recipe after realizing I forgot an ingredient.
  • The artist made a few amendments to the painting before it was finished.
  • The builder suggested an amendment to the design to make it more practical.
  • I noticed a small mistake and made an amendment to the document.
  • The chef made a minor amendment to the dish, and it tasted much better.
2

a formal change, addition, or alteration made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document

  • The proposed amendment to the constitution aims to guarantee equal rights for all citizens.
  • Congress passed an amendment to the tax code to close loopholes and increase revenue.
  • The company's board of directors approved an amendment to the employee benefits package.
  • The city council proposed an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow for mixed-use development.
  • The teacher made an amendment to the syllabus to include an extra assignment.