Cryptic crossword clue
Changing method of work provided in final 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MODIFYING

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What does MODIFYING mean?

MODIFYING verb
  1. To change part of.
  2. To be or become modified.
  3. To set bounds to; to moderate.
  4. (grammar) To qualify the meaning of.

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