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Definition of modification
1 : the limiting of a statement : qualification with some modifications this statement is true today — J. B. Conant
2 : 1mode 6a
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 changeb : a change in an organism caused by environmental factors
4 : a limitation or qualification (see qualification 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.
Recent Examples of modification from the Web
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Often, though, Clinton’s version of the idea lacks edges; it has been translated into the vapid coinage of American political discourse—and is subject to further modification.
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This would mean unprecedented cuts in services for people with disabilities, such as: home health care; funding for durable medical equipment and necessary home modification for better accessibility, etc...
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Parkville Community Development Director Stephen Lachky explained city staff believes the zoning codes were followed because the 2017 plan is simply a modification of the original 2004 plan.
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Recently, therapists have moved on to behavioral approaches, often variations or modifications of ABA, that focus more on children’s strengths and interests rather than behaviors that negatively impact their life.
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The American flag has had 26 modifications since its creation in 1777.
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The changes are part of a trial loan modification process from Wells Fargo.
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Upon deploying to similar terrain in Afghanistan, some soldiers rediscovered the modifications made by their predecessors.
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For modification, perform the exercise from the knees.
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First Known Use of modification
1603
MODIFICATION Defined for English Language Learners
modification
playDefinition of modification for English Language Learners
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: the act or process of changing parts of something : the act or process of modifying something
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: a change in something (such as a system or style)
MODIFICATION Defined for Kids
modification
playDefinition of modification for Students
1 : the act or process of changing parts of something
2 : a slightly changed form
Medical Dictionary
modification
playMedical Definition of modification
1: the act or result of modifying something
2: a change in an organism that is not inherited and that is caused by the influence of its environment
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