minor change
تغيير طفيف
Use it to describe small, easy fixes that don't require much time or stress.
15 सेकंड में
- A small adjustment that doesn't change the main structure.
- Used to keep people calm during small edits.
- Perfect for both professional emails and casual texts.
मतलब
A 'minor change' is a small adjustment that doesn't really change the big picture. It is like fixing a typo or moving a chair—nothing major is ruined.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Ordering food
Can I make a minor change to my order and swap fries for salad?
Can I make a small change to my order?
In a business meeting
The presentation is great, but let's make a minor change to slide five.
Let's make a small edit to slide five.
Texting a friend about plans
Minor change: I'll be 10 minutes late because of traffic!
Small update: I'm running a bit late.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Western business culture, using the word 'minor' is a strategy to minimize conflict. It suggests that the work already done is mostly perfect. It became a staple in project management to distinguish between 'bugs' and 'feature requests'.
The Power of 'Just'
Pair it with 'just' to make it sound even smaller: 'It's just a minor change.' This is a great way to lower someone's defenses.
Don't Underestimate
Be careful! Sometimes one person's 'minor change' is another person's 'three hours of work.' Always check the effort required.
15 सेकंड में
- A small adjustment that doesn't change the main structure.
- Used to keep people calm during small edits.
- Perfect for both professional emails and casual texts.
What It Means
Think of minor change as a tiny tweak. It is something small you do to make things better. It does not change the core of the project. If you change your shirt, that is a minor change. If you change your entire personality, that is not!
How To Use It
You use this when you want to sound calm. It tells people not to panic. Use it when the work needed is very little. You can say, "I just need to make one minor change." It fits perfectly before a noun. You can also say the change was minor. It is a very flexible pair of words.
When To Use It
Use it in the office when a report is almost done. Use it at a restaurant if you want no onions. It is great for texting friends about plans. "Hey, a minor change to the time—see you at 6!" It keeps the mood light and easy. It shows you are in control of the situation.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for big disasters. If your car engine explodes, that is not a minor change. If you cancel a wedding, do not call it minor. People will think you are being sarcastic or cold. Avoid it when the impact on others is huge. It can sound dismissive if used for serious problems.
Cultural Background
English speakers love to downplay things. We often use minor to avoid sounding dramatic. It is part of a culture that values efficiency. In business, it is a polite way to give feedback. It makes the person feel like they did a good job. It suggests only a tiny bit of polish is needed.
Common Variations
You might hear people say slight adjustment. Some people use small tweak for gadgets or code. In formal settings, you might hear insignificant modification. But minor change is the king of them all. It is the most natural way to say it in any country.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The phrase is incredibly safe to use in any environment. Just ensure the change truly is small, or you might frustrate people who have to do the work!
The Power of 'Just'
Pair it with 'just' to make it sound even smaller: 'It's just a minor change.' This is a great way to lower someone's defenses.
Don't Underestimate
Be careful! Sometimes one person's 'minor change' is another person's 'three hours of work.' Always check the effort required.
British Understatement
In the UK, people might say 'minor change' when they actually mean something quite important. It's their way of being polite!
उदाहरण
6Can I make a minor change to my order and swap fries for salad?
Can I make a small change to my order?
Polite way to ask for a substitution without being annoying.
The presentation is great, but let's make a minor change to slide five.
Let's make a small edit to slide five.
Softens the criticism of someone else's work.
Minor change: I'll be 10 minutes late because of traffic!
Small update: I'm running a bit late.
Short and clear for a quick update.
I asked for a minor change, but the barber gave me a buzz cut!
I asked for a tiny trim, but he shaved it all!
Uses contrast to show how 'minor' was ignored.
We just need to make a minor change to the dates in the agreement.
We need to fix the dates in the contract.
Indicates the legal substance is still the same.
It's just a minor change in my schedule, it doesn't mean I'm avoiding you.
It's a small shift in my timing.
Used to reassure someone and lower emotional tension.
खुद को परखो
Choose the best word to describe a tiny edit in a document.
I noticed a typo, so I made a ___ change to the first paragraph.
A typo is a small mistake, so 'minor' is the most logical fit.
Complete the sentence for a casual text message.
Hey! ___ change to the plan, we are meeting at the park instead.
Changing a location nearby is usually seen as a minor adjustment.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Minor Change'
Texting a friend about a time shift.
Minor change, see you at 8.
Asking a waiter for a different side dish.
Can I make a minor change?
Editing a legal document or report.
A minor change was made to clause 4.
Where to use 'Minor Change'
Cooking
Adding less salt.
Work
Fixing a typo in an email.
Travel
Taking a different bus.
Fashion
Changing your tie color.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is a small adjustment that doesn't affect the main purpose of something. For example, changing the font in a document is a minor change.
Usually, we use it for plans, objects, or documents. Saying a person had a minor change sounds a bit robotic unless you mean their schedule.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without any problem.
The opposite is a major change or a significant change. These imply that the whole situation has been transformed.
Yes, small change is a perfect synonym. However, small change can also mean coins in your pocket, so minor change is clearer for edits.
You can use it as a noun phrase: 'I made a minor change.' Or as a subject: 'A minor change is needed.'
In this context, yes. It means small in importance or scale. It's the opposite of 'major'.
It makes the work sound easy and manageable. It prevents the team from feeling overwhelmed by new requests.
Not usually. We would say a slight change in the weather. Minor change is usually for things humans control.
Absolutely! It's very common to text 'Minor change to the plan' when you are running late or changing a location.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Slight adjustment
A very small move or change to make something fit better.
Small tweak
A tiny improvement, often used in technology or design.
Fine-tuning
Making very small changes to reach the best possible result.
Modest revision
A formal way to say you edited something just a little bit.
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