modified reply
[/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd rɪˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: modified replies
resposta modificada
1. A response or answer that has been altered, changed, or adjusted from its original form
The team sent a modified reply to the client's initial proposal.
A equipe enviou uma resposta modificada à proposta inicial do cliente.
2. In communication contexts, a reply that includes revisions or amendments to a previous message
After reviewing the contract, we provided a modified reply with our suggested amendments.
Após revisar o contrato, fornecemos uma resposta modificada com nossas emendas sugeridas.
3. A restatement or reformulation of a previous response with new conditions or terms
The company issued a modified reply to clarify their position on the matter.
A empresa emitiu uma resposta modificada para esclarecer sua posição sobre o assunto.
This term is commonly used in business, legal, and diplomatic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate culture, it often appears in email communications and formal correspondence when responses need adjustment. In the US, it's frequently used in legal negotiations and formal dispute resolutions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to issue a modified reply
to send back a modified reply
a modified reply to that effect
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