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
Furthermore, the files are stored in a system that logs the modification times of every file.
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Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Ali and Mahmoud were both legally able to purchase firearms, and investigators allegedly uncovered numerous purchases of guns and modifications through bank records and his browsing history, according to the complaint.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Habitat Modification Habitat modification makes the area around fruit trees a less attractive and less inviting space for mice, rabbits, and voles.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Such modifications are legal only to a certain extent, according to San Diego police.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Ali and Mahmoud were both legally able to purchase firearms, and investigators allegedly uncovered numerous purchases of guns and modifications through bank records and his browsing history, according to the complaint.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Habitat Modification Habitat modification makes the area around fruit trees a less attractive and less inviting space for mice, rabbits, and voles.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Such modifications are legal only to a certain extent, according to San Diego police.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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No team recovered more points (23) after going behind than Liverpool last season, as Slot showed his prowess with clever tweaks and alterations.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The automaker has experimented with the body style, creating several trims that make dramatic alterations to the small truck's design and characteristics.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even Super Leaders know change fatigue is real.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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