amendment
/əˈmendmənt/
a · mend · ment
ə · ˈmend · mənt
English Definition
n. change to a law or document
Significado en Español
enmienda
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự sửa đổi, tu chính án
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Example Sentence
The amendment was approved.
修正案通过了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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”?
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A
Change
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B
Law
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C
Mistake
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D
Commitment
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A — Change.
“amendment” means n. change to a law or document
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Congress passed an important ______ to improve the outdated law.
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A
amendment
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B
rumor
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C
holiday
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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?
The amendment was approved. (修正案通过了。)
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 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “amendment”?
amend(correct or improve)+ment(noun)
