noun

• 1The action of modifying something.

  ‘the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Thus supporters of globalization are keen to temper its most unpopular effects by modification of neoliberal policies.’
  • ‘But genetic modification does not stop at plants; it could include animals as well.’
  • ‘It is not likely to encourage modification of the proposals.’
  • ‘Any diesel vehicle can use the fuel without modification and without invalidating manufacturers' guarantees.’
  • ‘Far from being rigid or fixed, they are highly responsive to modification through fresh information.’
  • ‘He said that this modification creating criminal offences would apply whenever new Community grading rules are made.’
  • ‘In many cases, cholesterol can be brought down by diet modification alone.’
  • ‘The following tips for lifestyle modification will go along way to protect one from heat related illness.’
  • ‘They could be produced by slave labour, through genetic modification, or by animal testing.’
  • ‘Where politics is based on argument and persuasion, education as a political tool is a form of behaviour modification.’
  • ‘Short of screening, no child and youngster will comply with treatment and diet modification.’
  • ‘Each week they have a weigh in, after undergoing some serious workouts and eating modification.’
  • ‘The only major modification he had to make was to eat at home in the evenings instead of having a high-carb supper at the bowling club.’
  • ‘It's just the nature of these rules which will always be vexed and under constant modification.’
  • ‘That should be the standard day, subject to modification by the judge where that is considered appropriate.’
  • ‘If you are on medication to thin your blood then contact your doctor for modification of medicine.’
  • ‘They call for modification of driving techniques, and awareness of the fact that there may be a problem.’
  • ‘The document then contains various language leaving the door open to further modification.’

  Synonyms

  softening, moderation, tempering, qualification, restriction, lessening, reduction, decrease, diminishing, lowering, abatement, mitigation

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  1. 1.1A change made.
     ‘there will be a number of modifications to the engines’
     More example sentences

     • ‘Engine modifications have been carried out to prevent similar accidents.’
     • ‘Well, we have seen a few changes, a few modifications, and a few updates, since that time.’
     • ‘The prototype proved successful and further modifications were made to improve it.’
     • ‘The Contractor shall make such adjustments and modifications which he proposes to make.’
     • ‘Whether this exercise will now lead to modifications or legal changes is most unlikely.’
     • ‘The many modifications and innovations required had to be developed and refined through experience.’
     • ‘Under the changes, a fee will also be charged for modifications to properties where covenants still apply.’
     • ‘The modifications being tried out will fetch millions of pounds more.’
     • ‘This system is based on the one I have at work, with the modifications that I wanted.’
     • ‘So I'm quite comfortable writing for those audiences, with slight modifications.’
     • ‘But it also said the family's boat had modifications on its hull that reduced its buoyancy.’
     • ‘At least then it would be possible to get some feedback from the people who are to use it, allowing for any modifications.’
     • ‘The renovation is extensive involving a new floor and modifications to the roof.’
     • ‘Many had spent thousands of pounds on their vehicles, and showed officers their modifications.’
     • ‘He stressed that the scheme was a trial, and modifications could be made.’
     • ‘The machinery at the plant needs just a few modifications to process passion fruit.’
     • ‘There are also modifications for people doing the workout surreptitiously at their desks.’
     • ‘It goes without saying that certain modifications will have to be made to the shape to make it more practical.’
     • ‘It can be used immediately in any diesel vehicle with no modifications or impact on warranties.’
     • ‘He said this would likely lead to a lengthy closure and possibly design modifications.’
     Synonyms

     alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, improvement, refinement, revision, recasting, reshaping, refashioning, restyling, revamping, reworking, remodelling, remoulding, reconstruction, reorganization

     revision, refinement, variation, improvement, amendment, adaptation, adjustment, change, alteration

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