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The phrase "amend the terms of reference" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing changes or modifications to the guidelines or scope of a project or committee.
Example: "During the meeting, we decided to amend the terms of reference to better align with our current objectives."
Alternatives: "revise the terms of reference" or "modify the terms of reference".
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She said when she spoke to Turnbull on Thursday he had said "it was possible to amend the terms of reference during the course of the royal commission should that become necessary".
The British Parliament retains the ability to amend the terms of reference of the Scottish Parliament, and can extend or reduce the areas in which it can make laws.
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Sir Muir will have the discretion to amend or add to the terms of reference if he feels necessary, devise his own methods of working, and call on appropriate expertise in order to investigate the allegations fully.
*On 13th April the terms of reference were amended to make explicit that in the interests of openness and transparency, any decision of the review panel will be published on the Guardian website.
What would the terms of reference be?
"What are the terms of reference?
The terms of reference are being discussed.
Nor have the terms of reference.
What are the terms of reference for the GMG Nominations Committee?
The terms of reference have shifted and expanded.
The terms of reference were "comprehensive but focused".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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