amendment — a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmendmənt/
Korean meaning: 법률이나 문서 등을 개선하기 위한 수정, 개정안
Korean pronunciation: 어**멘**드먼트
Example Sentences
- The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, even for people who think pineapple belongs on pizza.
- The company made several amendments to their dress code after realizing that 'business casual' was interpreted very differently by employees.
- The amendment to the contract included better working conditions and benefits for employees.
amendment
NOUN//əˈmendmənt//
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
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Origin
From Old French 'amendement', derived from Latin 'emendare' meaning 'to correct or improve', combined with the prefix 'a-' (toward) and the root 'menda' (fault or defect).
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“The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, even for people who think pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“The company made several amendments to their dress code after realizing that 'business casual' was interpreted very differently by employees.”
“The amendment to the contract included better working conditions and benefits for employees.”
“Before submitting the proposal, she made several amendments based on her supervisor's feedback.”
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