amendment
Translation
amendment, revision, alteration, correction
Examples
They made an amendment to the contract.
They made an amendment to the contract.
The bill passed without amendment.
The bill passed without amendment.
Grammar Patterns
((an amendment)) ((to sth.)) a change made to (a document, law, etc.) They made an amendment to the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revision, alteration, modification, correction
Etymology
From Latin 'emendare' (to correct a fault). It's the verb 'amend' plus the suffix '-ment', which forms nouns.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'mending' a law with a needle and thread to make an 'amendment'.