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amending

/əˈmɛndɪŋ/ /əˈmɛndɪŋɡ/

Meanings
verb
To make better; improve.

Examples :

"The student is amending her essay by adding more details and fixing grammar errors. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration feedback

feedback noun

/ˈfiːdˌbæk/

Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.

"After you hand in your essays, I will give both grades and feedback."

Illustration details

details noun

/dɪˈteɪlz/

Something small enough to escape casual notice.

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

Illustration deleting

deleting verb

/dɪˈlitɪŋ/ /diˈlitɪŋ/

To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

"She is deleting old photos from her phone to free up space. "

Illustration antibiotics

antibiotics noun

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/ /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight the bacterial infection in my throat. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration rephrasing

rephrasing verb

/ˌriːˈfreɪzɪŋ/ /ˌriˈfreɪzɪŋ/

To say or write something with different wording.

"The teacher asked the student to try rephrasing his answer so it would be clearer. "

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration pneumonia

pneumonia noun

/nuˈmoʊniə/ /njuˈməʊniə/

An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

"Grandmother developed pneumonia after a bad cold. "

Illustration improve

improve verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːv/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

Illustration legislation

legislation noun

/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.

"The new school legislation requires all students to wear uniforms. "

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alteration noun

/ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/

The act of altering or making different.

"The alteration to the school schedule was announced on the website. "