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
Lifestyle modifications: Getting enough sleep, working on stress management techniques, eating a balanced diet and, as previously mentioned, exercising, have all been shown to lessen anxiety symptoms.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle modifications: Managing diabetes, reducing alcohol intake, or avoiding smoking can help prevent nerve damage.
—Anju Goel, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The Del Mar City Council approved several modifications requested by the California Coastal Commission April 7 to finalize recent zoning changes that are part of the city’s housing element.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The ordinance with the modifications is now pending a second reading at the next council meeting, followed by final approval by the Coastal Commission.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle modifications: Managing diabetes, reducing alcohol intake, or avoiding smoking can help prevent nerve damage.
—Anju Goel, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The Del Mar City Council approved several modifications requested by the California Coastal Commission April 7 to finalize recent zoning changes that are part of the city’s housing element.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The ordinance with the modifications is now pending a second reading at the next council meeting, followed by final approval by the Coastal Commission.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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The alterations would approximate aspects of the thylacine’s phenotype—the observable characteristics of a creature.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition to adding contemporary features like an in-frame oil cooler, the motorcycle's frame underwent major alterations to mimic vintage hardtail design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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Of course, not every change should be about trimming.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the biggest change to bat manufacturing in recent decades happened in the 1990s, when Barry Bonds started swinging bats made from maple instead of ash, and the rest of the league followed.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the truth is, neurological differences really are a superpower.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Upfront costs are also important and can make the difference for whether new power projects can be built, as the East Coast has seen lately.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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