Amendment

/ɐmˈɛndmənt/

/əˈmɛndmənt/

Amendment

the process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it

a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

Examples

1. The Opposition moved an amendment to the Bill.

2. When negotiating the contract, make sure to leave the door open for future amendments and changes.

3. Amendments added child, spouse and survivor benefits.

4. Most other democracies pass amendments every couple of years.