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
With military modifications, the MRZR can also include infrared and blackout lighting, greater range and collapsible roll cages for internal transport in helicopters and on naval vessels.
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Launched in October 2024 as a pilot effort, the H2O initiative provides transitional housing assistance, move-in support, home modifications and case management to help individuals with serious mental illness stay in stable housing and on treatment plans.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Arsenal’s other modification was evident on their first corner in the second half.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The structural modification creates a weaker, more optimal interaction with zinc ions compared to the original TEP molecule.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modification
Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Launched in October 2024 as a pilot effort, the H2O initiative provides transitional housing assistance, move-in support, home modifications and case management to help individuals with serious mental illness stay in stable housing and on treatment plans.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Arsenal’s other modification was evident on their first corner in the second half.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The structural modification creates a weaker, more optimal interaction with zinc ions compared to the original TEP molecule.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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However, these don’t exhibit such dramatic alterations in brightness.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soft drink consumption and depression mediated by gut microbiome alterations.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Humphrey and his command staff are working with Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA), the group recently chosen by city officials as the independent monitor to oversee changes promised for the department.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Part of the reason the league adopted an overtime format then is that the stewards of the game wanted more excitement — the addition of overtime was part of multiple rule changes meant to encourage passing and scoring.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But at least some of his teammates notice a difference in Guerrero when the opponent is New York.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The sherry needs to be manzanilla or fino, which is a difference in kind to the more oxidative types of sherry, like Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, or the very sweet Pedro Ximénez.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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