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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 Those groups then gave most of the funds to a political committee run by now-Attorney General James Uthmeier aimed at defeating a 2024 ballot amendment that would have legalized marijuana in Florida. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Boyle was joined by attorneys for the data center and presented evidence of public notice and text amendments. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Another amendment, also introduced by Arends, would prevent members of the county commission and city council from entering into non-disclosure agreements governing zoning proposals. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amendment

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Big science, big detectors One modification that NASA made included building a large focal plane, the component of the telescope that collects light, made up of 18 wide area near-infrared detectors.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
In addition to higher loan rates, new borrowing limits and the modification or phasing out of some repayment plans are also at play.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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Every month, those cameras capture billions of license plates and other details about cars, including makes, models, colors and any alterations.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Projects such as new construction, additions, alteration or repairs, grading, retaining and fence walls, sign permits, swimming pools, change of use and use of land permits would qualify for fast-tracking.

— City News Service, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

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