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Look up modified in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Modified may refer to: Modified (album), the second full-length album by Save Ferris Modified racing
Modified
Organism altered by genetic engineering
the first genetically modified organism in 1973, a bacterium resistant to the antibiotic kanamycin. The first genetically modified animal, a mouse, was
Genetically_modified_organism
Racing events with modified factory autos
Modified stock car racing, also known as modified racing and modified, is a type of auto racing that involves purpose-built cars simultaneously racing
Modified_racing
Manipulation of an organism's genome
engineering is considered to be genetically modified (GM), and the resulting entity is a genetically modified organism (GMO). The first GMO was a bacterium
Genetic_engineering
Packaging practice
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is the practice of modifying the composition of the internal atmosphere of a package (commonly food packages, drugs
Modified_atmosphere
A genetically modified sugarcane (GM sugarcane) is a sugarcane whose genetic material has been altered through genetic engineering techniques, conferring
Genetically modified sugarcane
Genetically_modified_sugarcane
pharmaceuticals. Specific concerns include mixing of genetically modified and non-genetically modified products in the food supply, effects of GMOs on the environment
Genetically modified food controversies
Genetically_modified_food_controversies
Foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA
and genes within food. Genetically modified microbial enzymes were the first application of genetically modified organisms in food production and were
Genetically_modified_food
Japanese language romanization system
"traditional Hepburn". A version with additional revisions, known as "modified Hepburn", was published in 1908. Although Kunrei-shiki was the style favored
Hepburn_romanization
Seismic intensity scale used to quantify the degree of shaking during earthquakes
The Modified Mercalli intensity scale (MM, MMI, or MCS) measures the effects of an earthquake at a given location. This is in contrast with the seismic
Modified Mercalli intensity scale
Modified_Mercalli_intensity_scale
American auto racing series
Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) (previously the NASCAR Winston Modified Tour and NASCAR Featherlite Modified Series from 1985 until 2005) is a modified stock
NASCAR_Whelen_Modified_Tour
Hypothesis proposing a modification of Newton's laws
properties of galaxies. Modifying Newton's law of gravity results in modified gravity, while modifying Newton's second law results in modified inertia. The latter
Modified_Newtonian_dynamics
Thickening agent
are modified to enhance their performance in different applications and are one of the components of ultra-processed foods. Starches may be modified to
Modified_starch
Family of solutions to related differential equations
rare): Basset function after Alfred Barnard Basset Modified Bessel function of the third kind Modified Hankel function Macdonald function after Hector Munro
Bessel_function
Chemical compounds used in adhesives and sealants
Silyl-modified polymers (SMP; also silane-modified polymers, modified-silane polymers, MS polymers, silane-terminated polymers, etc.) are polymers terminating
Silyl_modified_polymers
More digestible form of pectin
Modified citrus pectin (also known as citrus pectin, and MCP) is a modified, more digestible form of pectin. It is obtained from the peels, seeds and
Modified_citrus_pectin
A genetically modified bean (GM bean) is a bean that has undergone changes in its genetic material through genetic engineering techniques, providing desirable
Genetically_modified_bean
Species of virus
objectives. The terms genetically modified virus and genetically engineered virus are used synonymously. Genetically modified viruses are generated through
Genetically_modified_virus
Code coverage criterion
Modified condition/decision coverage (MC/DC) is a code coverage criterion used in software testing. MC/DC requires all of the below during testing: Each
Modified condition/decision coverage
Modified_condition/decision_coverage
Historical performance of an investment portfolio
Administration institute.[citation needed] The modified Dietz method is a linear IRR. The formula for the modified Dietz method is as follows: gain or loss
Modified_Dietz_method
American motorsport season
2026 SMART Modified Tour Previous 2025 Next 2027 Champions | Seasons The 2026 SMART Modified Tour is the 22nd season of the SMART Modified Tour. It began
2026_SMART_Modified_Tour
American motorsport season
2025 SMART Modified Tour Previous 2024 Next 2026 Champions | Seasons The 2025 SMART Modified Tour was the 21st season of the SMART Modified Tour. It began
2025_SMART_Modified_Tour
Type of diet
A protein-sparing modified fast or PSMF diet is a type of a very-low-calorie diet (<800 kcal per day) with a high proportion of protein calories and simultaneous
Protein-sparing modified fast (diet)
Protein-sparing_modified_fast_(diet)
Describes the sum of independent normal and exponential random variables
In probability theory, an exponentially modified Gaussian distribution (EMG, also known as exGaussian distribution) describes the sum of independent normal
Exponentially modified Gaussian distribution
Exponentially_modified_Gaussian_distribution
Computer architecture treating code and data similarly, though not usually identically
A modified Harvard architecture is a variation of the Harvard computer architecture that, unlike the pure Harvard architecture, allows memory that contains
Modified_Harvard_architecture
Plants used in agriculture
Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering methods. Plant genomes
Genetically_modified_crops
Bitstream encoding format for still images
CCITT Group 4 compression, also referred to as G4 or Modified Modified READ (MMR), is a lossless method of image compression used in Group 4 fax machines
Group_4_compression
29 April 2014 "Modified Toy Orchestra at Birmingham Town Hall", Birmingham Mail, 3 September 2010, retrieved 29 April 2014 "Modified Toy Orchestra",
Modified_Toy_Orchestra
Type of synthetic cell culture medium
kept for somewhat longer periods without refeeding". DMEM (Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium) was originally suggested as Eagle's medium with a 'fourfold
Eagle's minimal essential medium
Eagle's_minimal_essential_medium
Image encoding for fax machines
Modified Huffman coding is used in fax machines to encode black-on-white images (bitmaps). It combines the variable-length codes of Huffman coding with
Modified_Huffman_coding
Genetically modified alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a genetically modified crop. Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae primarily
Genetically_modified_alfalfa
Method for allocating seats in parliaments
in the second (district level) and third round of counting (nationwide, modified D'Hondt method) mandates are awarded only to candidate lists receiving
D'Hondt_method
American strategic bomber aircraft
of 194 B-52Gs and Hs were modified to carry AGM-86s, carrying 12 missiles on underwing pylons, with 82 B-52Hs further modified to carry another eight missiles
Boeing_B-52_Stratofortress
Animal that has been genetically modified
Genetically modified animals are animals that have been genetically modified for a variety of purposes including producing drugs, enhancing yields, increasing
Genetically_modified_animal
Soybean that has had DNA introduced into it using genetic engineering techniques
A genetically modified soybean is a soybean (Glycine max) that has had DNA introduced into it using genetic engineering techniques. In 1996, the first
Genetically_modified_soybean
Amino acid-like chemical compound
Modified GRF (1-29) often abbreviated as mod GRF (1-29), originally known as tetrasubstituted GRF (1-29), is a term used to identify a 29 amino acid peptide
Modified_GRF_(1-29)
41st season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Whelen Modified Tour Previous 2025 Next 2027 Champions | Seasons The 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is the 42nd season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
2026_NASCAR_Whelen_Modified_Tour
The modified transverse Mercator (MTM) coordinate system is a metric grid-based method of specifying geographic locations, similar to the Universal Transverse
Modified_transverse_Mercator
Concept in fluid dynamics
effect as a gradient in fluid pressure. It is often convenient to define a modified pressure equal to the true fluid pressure plus the potential. Examples
Modified_pressure
Eradicated viral disease
modified smallpox occurred mostly in previously vaccinated people. It was rare in unvaccinated people, with one case study showing 1–2% of modified cases
Smallpox
Tornado intensity rating scale
April 1, 2013, who uses a modified version known as the CEF-scale. It has also been in use in France since 2008, albeit modified slightly by using damage
Enhanced_Fujita_scale
Hypothetical invisible cosmic material
These include modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND), tensor–vector–scalar gravity, and entropic gravity. So far, none of the proposed modified gravity theories
Dark_matter
Class of cements, mechanically processed to transform reactivity
Energetically modified cements (EMCs) are a class of cements made from pozzolans (e.g. fly ash, volcanic ash, pozzolana), silica sand, blast furnace slag
Energetically_modified_cement
Type of free software license
referred to as modified BSD licenses. BSD is both a license and a class of license (generally referred to as BSD-like). The modified BSD license (in
BSD_licenses
Mouse with altered genomes
A genetically modified mouse, genetically engineered mouse model (GEMM) or transgenic mouse is a mouse (Mus musculus) that has had its genome altered through
Genetically_modified_mouse
Type of engineered wood
Thermally modified wood is any thermally-treated timber that has been modified by a controlled process of pyrolysis, in which it is heated to temperatures
Thermally_modified_wood
The Modified Dall–Kirkham telescope uses an elliptical primary and spherical secondary mirror as in the conventional Dall-Kirkham configuration, but also
Modified Dall–Kirkham telescope
Modified_Dall–Kirkham_telescope
Type of modified car
IMCA Modified is the top modified division sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association. The series began in 1979. It was designed to be a
IMCA_Modified
Genetically modified crop
Genetically modified maize (corn) is a genetically modified crop. Specific maize strains have been genetically engineered to express agriculturally-desirable
Genetically_modified_maize
Variable bandwidth variant of Allan variance
The modified Allan variance (MVAR), also known as mod σy2(τ), is a variable bandwidth modified variant of Allan variance, a measurement of frequency stability
Modified_Allan_variance
Scoring system in golf
competition is the player with the highest point total. Final scores may be modified for all players using the Competition Stableford Adjustment system. In
Stableford
Wheat which is genetically engineered
Genetically modified wheat is wheat that has been genetically engineered by the direct manipulation of its genome using biotechnology. As of 2020, no genetically
Genetically_modified_wheat
1999 studio album by Save Ferris
Books. "Modified - Save Ferris | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com. Walters, Barry (November 25, 1999). "Save Ferris Modified". Rolling
Modified_(album)
Free and open-source command-line package management utility
The Yellowdog Updater Modified (YUM) is a free and open-source command-line package-management utility for computers running the Linux operating system
Yum_(software)
Series of free software licenses
in a modified license if permission is obtained from the Free Software Foundation (FSF). The GNAT Modified General Public License (short: Modified GPL
GNU_General_Public_License
Modified milk ingredients also called natural milk constituents are umbrella terms for a group of milk products which have an altered chemical state from
Modified_milk_ingredients
Type of song structure
either the same or very similar material from one stanza to the next. A modified strophic form varies the pattern in some stanzas (A A' A"...) somewhat
Strophic_form
40th season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Modified Tour Previous 2023 Next 2025 Champions | Seasons The 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was the fortieth season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
2024_NASCAR_Whelen_Modified_Tour
Large cap index within the NASDAQ exchange
largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is a modified capitalization-weighted index. The stocks' weights in the index are based
Nasdaq-100
genetically modified organisms only to be food and feed for all intents and practical purposes, in difference to the definition of genetically modified organisms
Genetically modified food in the European Union
Genetically_modified_food_in_the_European_Union
Measures to prevent escape of GMOs
genetically modified maize, but because Mexico is the center of diversity for maize, concerns have been raised about the effect that genetically modified maize
Biocontainment of genetically modified organisms
Biocontainment_of_genetically_modified_organisms
Species of tropical fruit plant
papaya plants were genetically modified. The modifications were made by University of Hawaiʻi scientists, who made the modified seeds available to farmers
Papaya
Thermodynamic cycle
20th century, the term "Atkinson cycle" began to be used to describe a modified Otto-cycle engine—in which the intake valve is held open longer than normal
Atkinson_cycle
Orthonormalization of a set of vectors
stabilized by a small modification; this version is sometimes referred to as modified Gram-Schmidt or MGS. This approach gives the same result as the original
Gram–Schmidt_process
Mechanism that delivers a drug with a delay after its administration
Modified-release dosage is a mechanism that (in contrast to immediate-release dosage) delivers a drug with a delay after its administration (delayed-release
Modified-release_dosage
Encoding for a sequence of byte values using 64 printable characters
RFC 1642, which was later superseded by RFC 2152, introduced a system called modified Base64. This data encoding scheme is used to encode UTF-16 as ASCII characters
Base64
Plant fiber from the genus Gossypium
and one woman could clean 28 pounds (13 kg) of cotton per day. With a modified Forbes version, one man and a boy could produce 250 pounds (110 kg) per
Cotton
Renormalization scheme in quantum field theory
corrections into the counterterms. In the similar and more widely used modified minimal subtraction, or MS-bar scheme (MS), one absorbs the divergent part
Minimal_subtraction_scheme
Topics referred to by the same term
Genetically modified agriculture includes: Genetically modified crops Genetically modified livestock This disambiguation page lists biology articles associated
Genetically modified agriculture
Genetically_modified_agriculture
American life insurance contract
from a Modified Endowment Contract to a new life insurance policy via the 1035 exchange privilege will render the newly issued contract as Modified Endowment
Modified_endowment_contract
Measure of neurological disability
for modified Rankin scale assessment in clinical trials". Stroke. 38 (8): 2257–2261. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.106.480723. PMID 17600236. "Modified Rankin
Modified_Rankin_Scale
Proposed theories of gravity
the battle between dark matter and modified gravity". physicsworld. Ethan Siegel (19 October 2022). "Why modifying gravity doesn't add up". Einstein,
Alternatives to general relativity
Alternatives_to_general_relativity
Culture medium used in microbiology
ISSN 0163-4453. PMID 3135337. Tankeshwar, Acharya (2016-06-13). "Modified Thayer-Martin Agar: Composition, preparation, uses and colony characteristics"
Thayer–Martin_agar
Vaccine against Variola virus
vaccinia virus modified strain ankara-bavarian nordic non-replicating antigen injection, suspension; Jynneos- vaccinia virus modified strain ankara-bavarian
Smallpox_vaccine
ASCII-compatible variable-width encoding of Unicode
defined by Dalvik also uses the same modified UTF-8 to represent string values. Tcl also uses the same modified UTF-8 as Java for internal representation
UTF-8
Potato that has had its genes modified using genetic engineering
A genetically modified potato is a potato that has had its genes modified. Goals of modification include introducing pest resistance, tweaking the amounts
Genetically_modified_potato
Modification of a tree by indigenous people as part of their tradition
a culturally modified tree (CMT) is one which has been modified by indigenous people as part of their tradition. Culturally modified trees are of ethnological
Culturally_modified_tree
Principle of international insolvency law
In relation to corporate insolvency, modified universalism or modified universality is a legal concept (particularly an English legal concept) relating
Modified_universalism
Extension of nodal analysis
In electrical engineering, modified nodal analysis or MNA is an extension of nodal analysis which not only determines the circuit's node voltages (as in
Modified_nodal_analysis
Measure of an investment's attractiveness
return, the modified internal rate of return is not valid for ranking projects of different sizes, because a larger project with a smaller modified internal
Modified internal rate of return
Modified_internal_rate_of_return
Religious views on genetically modified foods have been mixed, although as yet, no genetically modified foods ("GM" foods) have been designated as unacceptable
Religious views on genetically modified foods
Religious_views_on_genetically_modified_foods
Espionage jargon
Haldeman, Ehrlichman incorporated the term into a new and related one, "modified limited hangout". The phrase was coined in the following exchange: PRESIDENT:
Limited_hangout
First organisms to be modified in the laboratory
Genetically modified bacteria were the first organisms to be modified in the laboratory, due to their simple genetics. These organisms are now used for
Genetically_modified_bacteria
American racing organization
Asphalt Modified Series was first developed by Harpell in 1994 as the New York Modified Series. It was rebranded upon the creation of the Dirt Modified Tour
Race of Champions (modified racing)
Race_of_Champions_(modified_racing)
Chemical compound
which adds carbonyl and carboxyl groups, is relevant to the production of modified starch products. In the presence of a phase-transfer catalyst, alcohols
Sodium_hypochlorite
Genetically modified tree
genetically modified trees, Brazil is the only one to have released them for commercial-scale cultivation. In 2015, a genetically modified eucalyptus variety
Genetically modified eucalyptus
Genetically_modified_eucalyptus
Chemically modified messenger RNA
nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (modRNA) is a synthetic messenger RNA (mRNA) in which some nucleosides are replaced by other naturally modified nucleosides
Nucleoside-modified messenger RNA
Nucleoside-modified_messenger_RNA
Category of drugs
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) comprise a category of otherwise unrelated disease-modifying drugs defined by their use in rheumatoid arthritis
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
Disease-modifying_antirheumatic_drug
Tree whose DNA has been modified using genetic engineering techniques
genetically modified tree (GMt, GM tree, genetically engineered tree, GE tree or transgenic tree) is a tree whose DNA has been modified using genetic
Genetically_modified_tree
Continuous probability distribution
In probability theory, the Modified Kumaraswamy (MK) distribution is a two-parameter continuous probability distribution defined on the interval (0,1)
Modified Kumaraswamy distribution
Modified_Kumaraswamy_distribution
2023 SMART Modified Tour Previous 2022 Next 2024 Champions | Seasons The 2023 SMART Modified Tour was the 19th season of the SMART Modified Tour. It began
2023_SMART_Modified_Tour
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
the "M" designation of the 351M. Some claim the "M" stands for “Modified” - being modified from a 400-V8 with a shortened stroke - though others claim that
Ford_335_engine
Medical diagnostic method
diagnosing MI when LBBB is present. Smith et al. modified Sgarbossa's original criteria. Smith modified Sgarbossa rule: at least one lead with concordant
Sgarbossa's_criteria
Official name given to pharmaceutical substances
International Nonproprietary Name system). There is also a British Approved Name (Modified) (BANM). BANs are unique in that names are assigned for combination preparations
British_Approved_Name
2024 SMART Modified Tour Previous 2023 Next 2025 Champions | Seasons The 2024 SMART Modified Tour was the 20th season of the SMART Modified Tour. It began
2024_SMART_Modified_Tour
American set of romanization standards
ALA-LC (American Library Association – Library of Congress) is a set of standards for romanization, the representation of text in other writing systems
ALA-LC_romanization
Food preservation technology
Modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging is a technology used to preserve the quality of fresh produce so that it can be sold to markets
Modified atmosphere/modified humidity packaging
Modified_atmosphere/modified_humidity_packaging
Tomato with modified genes
modified tomato, or transgenic tomato, is a tomato that has had its genes modified, using genetic engineering. The first trial genetically modified food
Genetically_modified_tomato
Serial port connector type
The Modified Modular Jack (MMJ) is a small form-factor serial port connector developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). It uses a modified version
Modified_Modular_Jack
Sanctioning body of modified stock car racing
The series sanctions modified races throughout New England. The cars are similar to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour modifieds, allowing competitors from
Valenti Modified Racing Series
Valenti_Modified_Racing_Series
MODIFIED
MODIFIED
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacock- modified
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Leicestershire, so called from Old English Scēaftingtūn ‘settlement (Old English tūn) associated with Scēaft’, a byname meaning ‘shaft’, ‘spear’. The initial consonant was modified from ‘sh’ to ‘sk’ under Scandinavian influence.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Navilla | நாவிலà¯à®²à®¾
Peacock- modified
MODIFIED
MODIFIED
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian
Beautiful Season Autumn
Girl/Female
Italian
Lady. From the respectful title Donna.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Brahma
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Christian, Farsi, German, Latin, Swedish
Star; Myrtle Leaf; From the East
Male
English
Pet form of English/Scottish Ronald, RONNIE means "wise ruler."Â Compare with feminine Ronnie.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Japanese, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Pigeon with Sweet Voice; Pigeon
Boy/Male
Celtic Scottish American
Son of.
Boy/Male
British, English
Wealthy Man
Boy/Male
Hindu
Courageous, Charioteer of Krishna (Arjun)
Boy/Male
Muslim
Guided to the right path
MODIFIED
MODIFIED
MODIFIED
MODIFIED
MODIFIED
a.
Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng; sonant; intonated; voiced. See Voice, and Vowel, also Guide to Pronunciation, // 199-202.
a.
Having the anterior lobes of the foot so modified as to form a pair of winglike swimming organs; -- said of the pteropod mollusks.
v. i.
To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights.
n.
A noun or verb, not modified by inflections; also, that part of a noun or verb which remains unchanged (except by euphonic variations) in declension or conjugation; stem.
n.
A vocal, or sometimes a whispered, sound modified by resonance in the oral passage, the peculiar resonance in each case giving to each several vowel its distinctive character or quality as a sound of speech; -- distinguished from a consonant in that the latter, whether made with or without vocality, derives its character in every case from some kind of obstructive action by the mouth organs. Also, a letter or character which represents such a sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 5, 146-149.
v. t.
A system of compromises in the tuning of organs, pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave. This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies the ear, while it has the convenience that the same twelve fixed tones answer for every key or scale, C/ becoming identical with D/, and so on.
n.
A set of lengthened or otherwise modified feathers round, or on, the neck of a bird.
n.
An abortive stamen, or any organ modified from an abortive stamen.
v. t.
Any sharp organ of offense and defense, especially when connected with a poison gland, and adapted to inflict a wound by piercing; as the caudal sting of a scorpion. The sting of a bee or wasp is a modified ovipositor. The caudal sting, or spine, of a sting ray is a modified dorsal fin ray. The term is sometimes applied to the fang of a serpent. See Illust. of Scorpion.
n.
One of the two anterior limbs of a bird, pterodactyl, or bat. They correspond to the arms of man, and are usually modified for flight, but in the case of a few species of birds, as the ostrich, auk, etc., the wings are used only as an assistance in running or swimming.
n.
A follower of John Cassianus, a French monk (died about 448), who modified the doctrines of Pelagius, by denying human merit, and maintaining the necessity of the Spirit's influence, while, on the other hand, he rejected the Augustinian doctrines of election, the inability of man to do good, and the certain perseverance of the saints.
n.
A modified form of dentine, which is permeated by blood capillaries; vascular dentine.
a.
The smallpox as modified by previous inoculation or vaccination.
a.
Modified by contraction of the lip opening; labialized; labial. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 11.
n.
One of the movable, slender, spinelike organs or parts with which certain bryozoans are furnished. They are regarded as specially modified zooids, of nearly the same nature as Avicularia.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a complex acid, C7H8O4, obtained as a white crystalline substance by a modified oxidation of terebic acid.
n.
An instrument for indicating changes of temperature without indicating the degree of heat by which it is affected; especially, an instrument contrived by Count Rumford which, as modified by Professor Leslie, was afterward called the differential thermometer.
v. t.
To cause to sound, as a horn, the note being modified at the beginning and end as if by pronouncing the letter t; to blow; to sound.
a.
Modified, as a vowel, by contraction of the lip opening, making the opening more or less round in shape; rounded; labialized; labial. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 11.
n.
A tubular orifice communicating with the gill cavity of certain ganoid and all elasmobranch fishes. It is the modified first gill cleft.