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Modifiable vs editable

Both 'modifiable' and 'editable' are correct terms in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Modifiable' is often used in the context of software or systems that can be changed or adjusted, while 'editable' is more commonly used in the context of documents or text that can be modified.

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Modifiable

This term is correct and commonly used in the context of software or systems that can be changed or adjusted.

Use 'modifiable' when referring to something that can be modified or adjusted, especially in the context of software, systems, or settings.

Examples:

The software has many modifiable features to customize the user experience.
The modifiable settings allow users to personalize their preferences.

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The first drawback is that it turns out the pleasant life, your experience of positive emotion, is heritable, about 50 percent heritable, and, in fact, not very modifiable.
All information except for your ID is modifiable.
According to research, 80 % of cases are due to modifiable factors such as a poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking.
process data by means of a stored sequence of instructions which is modifiable; and
For each individual reference quantity for deliveries there should be a matching representative fat rate established with reference to existing and modifiable rates in accordance with rules to be defined.
This new annex should be modifiable through delegated acts, as it would contain non-essential elements.
The coverage of services output prices statistics should be modifiable when needed, according to changing information requirements.
In addition, each of these attributes is characterised by some technical properties, which are listed in the following table: Attributes Status First value set by... (1) Modifiable by NCBs
Process data by means of a stored sequence of instructions which is modifiable; and

Alternatives:

adjustable
changeable
customizable
configurable
tweakable

editable

This term is correct and commonly used in the context of documents or text that can be modified.

Use 'editable' when referring to documents, text, or content that can be modified, revised, or changed.

Examples:

The document is editable, so you can make changes as needed.
The text in the file is not editable because it is in a read-only format.

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This is not editable, it is simply shown for information.
WARNING - Caribou: unhandled editable widget:
Spell check any text typed in editable areas.
The special macro ${cursor} will be replaced with a vertical bar and added to the end of the list of editable variables, independent on its location in the text.
The raw data and the programming code used for the statistical analysis shall be given in an editable form.
Screenshot of the location bar in editable mode
Tips: Right click over the treeview to add items. Press Delete to remove the selected item. Drag & Drop to reorder. Type column is editable.
The draft shall be accessible and editable by the complainant party prior to submission of the final fully completed electronic complaint form.
Switches the location bar to editable mode, if necessary, and selects the location such that it can be replaced quickly.
A global roadmap created by the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project. OSM is an open community which creates free editable maps. The OSM data was rendered using Mapnik.
So, the Open Library Project is a website you can, and the idea is to be a huge wiki, an editable website with one page per book.
When creating a file from a template that contain template macros, some macros appears as editable variables in the text. Such variables appears as underlined words in the text.
Changes the location bar between the two modes; the bread crumb mode and the editable mode.
F6 Make the Location bar editable so that you can directly type in a file path. You can return to the standard Location Bar by pressing the arrow at the right.
Simply type into any of the editable fields to change the information. When you are done, & LMB; click back in the list, and you will be prompted to save your changes.
Any field that does not have matching contents in all selected files is not initially editable, and does not display any contents at all.
OpenStreetMap: A global roadmap created by the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project. OSM is an open community which creates free editable maps. The OSM data was rendered using Mapnik.
Any macro not in the above list is treated as a editable variable no matter the prefix. If the same variable occurs multiple times in the template, they can be edited at once after creating a document from the template.
You can insert several prepared shapes, in vector format. These are editable just like lines you have drawn yourself. Using the drawing tools is described in detail in the drawing tools section.
Editable (shown as a small pencil)

Alternatives:

modifiable (in the context of documents)
revisable
changeable (in the context of text)
amendable
alterable

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