modifieddiscovery
nounUK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd dɪˈskʌvəri/
US /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd dɪˈskʌvəri/
A discovery that someone has changed a little to make it better or different.
The scientist made a modified discovery by adding a new step to the old experiment.
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2. A finding that has been updated with new information.
The team announced a modified discovery after checking their data again.
3. A discovery that has been made safer or easier to use.
The modified discovery helped the students understand the idea more quickly.
4. A discovery that has been changed to fit a special purpose.
Their modified discovery worked well in the small classroom.