modification

noun

mod·i·fi·ca·tion ˌmä-də-fə-ˈkā-shən

Synonyms of modification next

: the limiting of a statement : qualification

with some modifications this statement is true today—

J. B. Conant

: mode entry 1 sense 6a

: 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

: a change in an organism caused by environmental factors

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

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 on the Web There were many modifications to it, from reworking the neckline to adding a train. —

Adrienne Gaffney, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2023 Turn-Stalk Signal: The C5's windshield-wiper control stalk comes from the Oldsmobile Aurora, with one major modification: On an early test drive, former Chevrolet general manager Jim Perkins inadvertently pulled the stalk and activated the windshield washers. —

Jim Frenak, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2023 Once a health care provider has confirmed the stage of menopause, exercise and lifestyle modifications along with changes in diet are essential, says Dr. Rahman. —

Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Sep. 2023 Comcast and Disney last week signed a modification to their agreement to bring forward the timing of their sale talks for Comcast’s stake in Hulu to Sept. 30, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said. —

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023 Lights Out recently joined a new Bird-Safe Baltimore network with Phoenix — as well as other Baltimore organizations such as Baltimore Gas and Electric, the National Aquarium and the Maryland Zoo — in an effort to increase momentum around bird-safe modifications, Jacks said. —

Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2023 Her body modifications made getting around difficult, even painful. —

Lexi Pandell, WIRED, 31 Aug. 2023 Fact check: No, Maui fires not linked to energy weapons, AI, smart cities, weather modification The exact impetus of the fires is still being investigated, according to Hawaii Department of Defense spokesperson Jeffrey Hickman. —

Isabella Fertel, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023 When Starbucks was first founded in 1971, customers would walk in and ask for coffee beans: no modifications or refreshers. —

Ellie Stevens, CNN, 27 Aug. 2023 See More

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