MODIFICATION

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 23

Definition

  1. noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment). — synonyms: alteration, adjustment
  2. noun slightly modified copy.
  3. noun the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase. — synonyms: qualifying, limiting
  4. noun an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another. — synonyms: change, alteration

Examples

  • “Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound.”
  • “Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan.”
  • “The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow".”

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