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
Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said.
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Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
PortaSplit’s outdoor unit clips onto a window bracket, needs no drilling, and is classified as furniture rather than a fixture — sidestepping facade-modification bans in cities like Paris.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
For ease of replacement, double-check that your new hardware is the same size as the existing hardware so that no modifications are necessary.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Producers chemically rearrange fatty acids on the glycerol molecule in a modification process called interesterification, which makes the oil solid and the fats more uniformly distributed.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
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Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
PortaSplit’s outdoor unit clips onto a window bracket, needs no drilling, and is classified as furniture rather than a fixture — sidestepping facade-modification bans in cities like Paris.
—
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
For ease of replacement, double-check that your new hardware is the same size as the existing hardware so that no modifications are necessary.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Producers chemically rearrange fatty acids on the glycerol molecule in a modification process called interesterification, which makes the oil solid and the fats more uniformly distributed.
—
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for modification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
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The Fish and Wildlife Service says habitat alteration has reduced its range and abundance, because the butterflies need specific food plants and places to live and grow during critical stages of their life cycle.
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This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
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But that requires several changes to state law and the Colorado Constitution requires ballot measures address only one subject.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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