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What is the difference between "Modify" and "revise" ? Thank you
2010년 11월 30일 오전 8:52
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Modify:
1- to change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
synonym = adapt
2- to make sth less extreme
synonym =adjust
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Revise :
1- to change your opinions or plans, for example because of sth you have learned
examples:
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now.
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report.
2- to change sth, such as a book or an estimate, in order to correct or improve it.
examples :
a revised edition of a textbook
I’ll prepare a revised estimate for you.
We may have to revise this figure upwards.
2010년 11월 30일
Don't modify the answer, just revise the wording. :P
2010년 11월 30일
Revise means
1.Make revisions in
"revise a thesis"
2.Revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving
While modify refers to
1.Make less severe or harsh or extreme
"please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"3
2.Add a modifier to a constituent
3.Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
cowboy...
2010년 11월 30일
revise= to look at something again and rectify if necessary,
modify= to change something, technical or literal
2010년 11월 30일
Modify to upgrade technology, make improvements, make it better.
To revise more used with written txt, thoughts, books etc. To revise to make corrections additions.
2010년 11월 30일
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