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
The study finds human modification of the environment is a major factor in turning freshwater ecosystems into more vulnerable shells of their former states.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
By late 2015, the otherwise down-at-the-heels Quebec shipyard was awarded a contract for modification of the MV Asterix, an auxiliary replenishment vessel.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Focus on healthy lifestyle modifications rather than sudden drops in body weight.3
Prognosis and Life Expectancy
The prognosis for people with biliary colic is generally good with appropriate treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Fast forward to more than five years later, and several modifications to the property under the threat of USDA fines ($200 per cat per day, totaling $10,000 per day), several appeals and rejected hearings, the museum finally secured its license.
—Jeff Kottkamp, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
By late 2015, the otherwise down-at-the-heels Quebec shipyard was awarded a contract for modification of the MV Asterix, an auxiliary replenishment vessel.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Focus on healthy lifestyle modifications rather than sudden drops in body weight.3
Prognosis and Life Expectancy
The prognosis for people with biliary colic is generally good with appropriate treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Fast forward to more than five years later, and several modifications to the property under the threat of USDA fines ($200 per cat per day, totaling $10,000 per day), several appeals and rejected hearings, the museum finally secured its license.
—Jeff Kottkamp, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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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
Noun
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But a complicating factor for Fed forecasters and officials is that Trump can move forward with new tariffs without congressional approval, leading to potentially radical changes virtually overnight.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Back pain before your period is typically a normal and natural result of the bodily changes that occur because of menstruation.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
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The difference this time, Molinar said, is that the goal will come with a detailed plan for reaching it.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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The difference between success and failure has always been whether the technology was good enough to be adopted even when government support was withdrawn.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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