Definition of modification

Definitions

Noun

the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

Noun

slightly modified copy; not an exact copy; "a modification of last year''s model"

Noun

the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

Noun

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"

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Synonyms

adjustment alteration change limiting qualifying

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More General Terms

change copy grammatical relation happening natural event occurrence occurrent

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More Specific Terms

acceleration accommodation adaptation apposition avulsion birth break breakup chromosomal mutation conversion damage death decease deceleration decrease deformation destabilization detachment development drop-off easing expiry fluctuation genetic mutation harm impairment increase laxation lessening loosening loss of consciousness moderation mutation nascence nascency nativity play relief restrictiveness retardation revolution scintillation separation sex change shift shimmer slowing sparkling sublimation surprise tightening transformation transition transmutation tune twinkle vagary variation

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