Modification (Noun)
Meaning 1
The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The new employee required a modification to the standard contract to accommodate her unique needs.
- The addition of the adjective "expensive" is a modification that changes the meaning of the noun "car".
- The company made a modification to the product design to improve its safety features.
- The phrase "very happy" is a modification of the adjective "happy" that intensifies its meaning.
- The lawyer requested a modification to the original agreement to reflect the changes in the client's circumstances.
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Meaning 2
The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The alteration required a minor modification to the pattern before it could be used again.
- To make the jacket fit better, she asked the tailor for a modification of the sleeve length.
- Before finalizing the blueprint, the architect suggested several modifications to improve energy efficiency.
- To suit his specific needs, he made some modifications to the bicycle frame, which involved rewelding parts.
- If a garment does not fit, most designers allow for one modification, which includes any adjustments necessary.
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Meaning 3
An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The company made several modifications to the product design in response to customer feedback.
- The new policy is a significant modification to the way the company handles employee benefits.
- The software update included several modifications to improve performance and fix bugs.
- The city's zoning laws underwent a major modification, allowing for more mixed-use development.
- The team made a few modifications to the game plan at halftime, which ultimately led to their victory.
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- Decrease
- Acceleration
- Transmutation
- Separation
- Easing
- Moderation
- Scintillation
- Development
- Harm
- Sex Change
- Destabilization
- Genetic Mutation
- Break
- Birth
- Twinkle
- Breakup
- Transition
- Revolution
- Avulsion
- Death
- Damage
- Deformation
- Surprise
- Nascence
- Slowing
- Decease
- Play
- Variation
- Sublimation
- Nativity
- Vagary
- Fluctuation
- Deceleration
- Conversion
- Transformation
- Shimmer
- Lessening
- Increase
- Loss Of Consciousness
- Mutation
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Meaning 4
Slightly modified copy; not an exact copy; "a modification of last year's model".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The company released a modification of their best-selling smartphone with improved battery life.
- The architect presented a modification of the original design that met the client's new requirements.
- The latest update to the game includes a modification of the previous leveling system.
- The research team created a modification of the existing prototype to increase its efficiency.
- The software company issued a modification of the popular app that fixed several known bugs.