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
There is a significant difference between a comprehensive modification and the mere deletion of some paragraphs.
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Examining the child's bones, the study authors observed numerous modifications—including cut marks, scrape marks and possible chop marks—on the individual's lower limbs that most likely resulted from human activities.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Israel began manufacturing its own replicas of the walkie-talkies with small modifications, including packing explosive material into their batteries, according to eight current and former Israeli and American officials.
—Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Helping older adults stay healthy and engaged also calls for activity coordinators, arts and culture programmers, home modification professionals — even suppliers of age-friendly goods.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Examining the child's bones, the study authors observed numerous modifications—including cut marks, scrape marks and possible chop marks—on the individual's lower limbs that most likely resulted from human activities.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Israel began manufacturing its own replicas of the walkie-talkies with small modifications, including packing explosive material into their batteries, according to eight current and former Israeli and American officials.
—Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Helping older adults stay healthy and engaged also calls for activity coordinators, arts and culture programmers, home modification professionals — even suppliers of age-friendly goods.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
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Williamson downplayed how much extra attention he’s put into his hamstrings over the past few months, but the slight alterations in his routine were already showing Tuesday night.William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the next five years, the 102-year-old stadium is going to undergo some significant alterations intended to improve fan experience while retaining the venue’s National Historic Landmark status.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Once these changes take effect, the average state minimum wage is set to grow from $10.69 in 2024 to $11.18.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some observers contended these moves show Meta’s content moderation changes are part of a larger movement for the company unrelated to the president-elect.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here, then, are most*** of the 2024 House races sorted by the difference between their margins and the presidential margins in their districts.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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What’s the difference between canister and compressor ice cream makers?Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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