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
Artful upgrades Although the upstairs addition reflects the most significant change in the Bass home, more modifications have been made over the years.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
The bill now moves to the Senate, where modifications are expected.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While commissioners were scheduled to vote on a modification of the county’s existing ICE agreement, there was a last-minute move to delay that vote indefinitely.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
The Medi-Cal modifications mark a retreat from California's ambitious universal healthcare expansion, which had made the state a national leader in providing comprehensive health coverage regardless of immigration status.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
The bill now moves to the Senate, where modifications are expected.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While commissioners were scheduled to vote on a modification of the county’s existing ICE agreement, there was a last-minute move to delay that vote indefinitely.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
The Medi-Cal modifications mark a retreat from California's ambitious universal healthcare expansion, which had made the state a national leader in providing comprehensive health coverage regardless of immigration status.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Zest in Seoul and Jigger & Pony in Singapore both maintained their positions from last year, so there were no changes among the top three bars.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cities were ranked by net migration, basically how many people are moving to or from each city based on the annual percentage population change from 2020 to 2024.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Think about the difference between a construction manager and a political leader.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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