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
For instance, there might be wording that says ESPN can use other footage of Gastineau and that the contractual reference to modification concerned his sit-down interview and filming session.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The new Lower House requested that Wilhelm submit a detailed budget for 1862 to thwart any budget modifications by the king and his cabinet; Wilhelm refused to do so and instead called for new elections.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Key challenges include establishing a system for key distribution and ensuring the watermark's robustness against various text modifications.
—Dave Schlenker, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The new Lower House requested that Wilhelm submit a detailed budget for 1862 to thwart any budget modifications by the king and his cabinet; Wilhelm refused to do so and instead called for new elections.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Key challenges include establishing a system for key distribution and ensuring the watermark's robustness against various text modifications.
—Dave Schlenker, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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The film is now in its second week in Nepali theaters, following a contentious battle with government censors that left the film with significant alterations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a result of these alterations, the wheelbase is extended by 7 in (180 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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But there’s something about that sort of adolescent age between 12 and 14, where people’s mannerisms change, and people’s bodies change, and people’s voices change, and all of those things.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 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 biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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