Thesaurus results for AMENDMENT

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 Still, Dunsmore said Newman’s amendment narrowed the options for voter participation. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 But he was heartened by the support for Paul’s amendment in particular. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 July 2026 Section 106 emphasizes that federal agencies must thoroughly evaluate the impact that amendments to historical landmarks might have before any changes can be made. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026 Hungary’s new leadership even approved a constitutional amendment intended to prevent Orban from ever returning to power in June. — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amendment

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AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Some critics contend that this approach may not be widely applicable, with workers in many hourly or low wage jobs unlikely to be employed at companies that would adopt this modification.

— Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of modification

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The avenue lies within the city’s original historic district, where preservation rules tightly regulate new construction and alterations.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The coalition said a data center would need 20 megawatts of power, which the group believes would require significant alterations to the building.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of alteration

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After the judge pronounced the sentence, corrections officers handcuffed Andres and took him to the courtroom’s back doors.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
The probe also showed the crew was distracted by routine radio communications and administrative tasks during severe icing warnings and did not make correction maneuvers in time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of correction

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