English Vocabulary: To modify (meaning, examples)

"Modify" means "to change something slightly, usually in order to improve it."

Example #1: He modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter.

Example #2: We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one.

Example #3: All files are marked with the date and time they were last modified.

Example #4: The school board decided to modify its existing employment policy.