as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the rough draft needed only a few modifications before it was ready to hand in
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Recent Examples of modification
After Homendy's announcement, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy quickly said the Department of Transportation will immediately follow the NTSB's recommendations and keep helicopter restrictions in place, noting that some modifications might be made to the current restrictions.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Besides medications, treatment may also include pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise training and behavioral modifications, according to lung specialists.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Illness or health conditions: Certain health conditions may require some activity modifications or exercise restrictions.6 Talk with your healthcare provider about any concerns.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
One modification: a provision was removed that would have placed a $500 billion cap on the value of minerals Ukraine would provide.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Besides medications, treatment may also include pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise training and behavioral modifications, according to lung specialists.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Illness or health conditions: Certain health conditions may require some activity modifications or exercise restrictions.6 Talk with your healthcare provider about any concerns.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
One modification: a provision was removed that would have placed a $500 billion cap on the value of minerals Ukraine would provide.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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The Italian official said alterations were not detected by eye and only were revealed by examining the seams of the crotch area of the ski suits after the competition.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Intense alteration on early Mars revealed by high-aluminum rocks at Jezero crater.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rule changes and criminal accusations In a Tuesday meeting, Republican and Democratic legislative leaders unanimously changed rules for assembly in communal areas inside the Topeka Statehouse and on its grounds.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The summer that follows will see an urgency for change, a new direction.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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In our industry, these aren't abstract metrics—they're the difference between winning and becoming irrelevant in a market where milliseconds and basis points determine success.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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