modification

noun

mod·i·fi·ca·tion | \ˌmä-də-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of modification

1 : the limiting of a statement : qualification with some modifications this statement is true today— J. B. Conant

3a : the making of a limited change in something making the exactly minimum degree of modification to her institutions necessary to fit them to new conditions— John Strachey also : the result of such a change

b : a change in an organism caused by environmental factors

4 : a limitation or qualification (see qualification sense 1) of the meaning of a word by another word, by an affix, or by internal change

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Examples of modification in a Sentence

The program can be used on all computers without modification. They passed the law with only a few minor modifications. The weather required some major modifications to our travel plans.

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The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that makes modest modifications to existing farm programs while largely avoiding changes to food stamps, setting up a showdown with the House. — Fox News, "Senate passes its version of farm bill, setting up clash over food stamps," 28 June 2018 The agency also will make station modifications to accommodate the low-floor trains. — Tony Bizjak, sacbee, "Here's what your gas tax hike will fund in the Sacramento area - if voters don't repeal," 12 June 2018 Last fall, when Oak Lawn officials introduced an ordinance restricting homeless shelters in the village, McClanahan acted as a liaison between government officials and local church leaders to make modifications. — Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, "Oak Lawn pastor who blazed trail for women, led flock in social activism, set to retire," 2 June 2018 At this time, Adidas has no intention to pull the collection or make further modifications to it. — Dory Jackson, Newsweek, "Pharell Williams Accused of Culturally Appropriating Holi with New Adidas Line," 13 Mar. 2018 YouTuber TheRaspberryPiGuy, like his name suggests, is constantly using the single-board computer to make modifications to everyday objects. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "This Electric Skateboard Is Controlled by a Wii Remote," 11 Nov. 2016 Gene mutations have long been known to cause brain cancers, but the effects of other genetic modifications such as those caused by mobile genetic elements are still emerging. — Robert Martone, Scientific American, "Early Life Experience: It’s in Your DNA," 10 July 2018 In particular, the genetic modification is designed to spread through wild populations. — Anthony A. James, STAT, "Gene-drive technology must be developed in a safe, ethical way," 10 July 2018 On Friday, huddles of Northwestern students studying physical therapy and engineering tested the cars’ speeds, took measurements and mapped out the necessary modifications. — Tessa Weinberg, chicagotribune.com, "Northwestern students give 'freedom' by retrofitting motorized cars for kids with disabilities," 1 July 2018

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