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amendment

/əˈmendmənt/
a · mend · ment ə · ˈmend · mənt
English Definition
n. change to a law or document
中文释义
修正案,修改
Significado en Español
enmienda
한국어 뜻
수정안
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự sửa đổi, tu chính án
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How to use “amendment” in a sentence

The amendment was approved.

修正案通过了。

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech.

第一修正案保护言论自由。

The club voted on an amendment to its rules.

俱乐部就章程修正案进行了投票。

She made a small amendment to her essay before turning it in.

交作文前,她做了一处小修改。

Synonyms
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amend(correct or improve)+ment(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for the word “amendment”?

  1. A Commitment
  2. B Law
  3. C Change
  4. D Mistake
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C — Change. “amendment” means n. change to a law or document

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Congress passed an important ______ to improve the outdated law.

  1. A amendment
  2. B rumor
  3. C holiday
  4. D penalty
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A — amendment. “amendment” means n. change to a law or document

Common questions about “amendment”

What does “amendment” mean?

amendment — n. change to a law or document. In Chinese: 修正案,修改.

How do you pronounce “amendment”?

amendment is pronounced /əˈmendmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · mend · ment.

How do you use “amendment” in a sentence?

“amendment” means change to a law or document. Examples: (1) The amendment was approved. (2) The First Amendment protects freedom of speech. (3) The club voted on an amendment to its rules. (4) She made a small amendment to her essay before turning it in.

What are synonyms for “amendment”?

revision, change — all close in meaning to amendment (n. change to a law or document).

Is “amendment” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. amendment appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “amendment”?

amend(correct or improve)+ment(noun)

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