modified answer
[/ˈmɑdɪfaɪd ˈænsər/]
nounpl: modified answers
resposta modificada
1. An answer or response that has been altered, adjusted, or changed from its original form
The student provided a modified answer after receiving feedback from the teacher.
O aluno forneceu uma resposta modificada após receber comentários do professor.
2. In academic or professional contexts, an answer that has been revised or updated to reflect new information or corrections
The company issued a modified answer to the inquiry regarding their previous statement.
A empresa emitiu uma resposta modificada à consulta sobre sua declaração anterior.
3. A revised response that differs substantively from an earlier version
He gave a modified answer to clarify his initial position on the controversial topic.
Ele deu uma resposta modificada para esclarecer sua posição inicial sobre o tópico controverso.
The term 'modified answer' is commonly used in academic and professional settings in both the United States and Brazil. In academic contexts, it often refers to student responses that have been improved through feedback. In professional contexts, it may be associated with clarifications or corrections to official statements, particularly in legal, corporate, or political discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
change one's tune (similar meaning of modifying a previous statement)
walk back (to retract or modify a previous statement)
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