modification
IPA: mɑdʌfʌkˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (obsolete, philosophy) The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.
- (linguistics) the change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)
- The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
- The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.
- (biology) A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.
- (linguistics) a change to a word when it is borrowed by another language
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Examples of "modification" in Sentences
- The screw is a modification of the wedge.
- This reduced the cost of the modification.
- The modifications remove the need for the quote.
- However, the cost of the modifications was excessive.
- It was about modifications and the enthusiast community.
- It was the first modification of the Occupation statute.
- Modifications require the explicit approval of the author.
- Behavior modification is the usual treatment for pyromania.
- Of this work, the major item was the modification of the wheels.
- No modification is required to the ignition system of the engine.
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