modification
[noun]
Synonyms: change, adjustment, alteration, qualification, refinement, revision, variation

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Related Words: conversion, metamorphosis, transformation, transmogrification, qualification, tempering

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

mod‧i‧fi‧ca‧tion AC /ˌmɒdəfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌmɒdɪfəˈkeɪʃən $ ˌmɑː-/ noun
[Word Family: verb: modify; noun: modification; adjective: modified ≠ UNMODIFIED]

1. [countable] a small change made in something such as a design, plan, or system Synonym : alteration
modification to
We’ve made one or two modifications to the original design.
They have used the same process for almost 50 years with only minor modifications.

2. [uncountable and countable] the act of modifying something, or the process of being modified Synonym : alteration
modification of
The review resulted in the modification of our security procedures.
modification in
Knowledge of the ill effects of tobacco has led to a modification in smoking behaviour.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

modification
noun
ADJ. considerable, extensive, major | minor, slight | further | important, necessary, significant
VERB + MODIFICATION involve, need, require The design requires considerable modification.
propose, suggest | carry out, introduce, make | receive, undergo The original plan had undergone fairly extensive modifications.
PREP. with/without ~ These bikes are designed for racing and cannot be used on the road without modification.
~ in a modification in smoking behaviour among older men
~ to We need to make a few modifications to the proposals.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

modification

make a modification
I made some modifications to the filing system.
need modification (also require modification formal)
Some of the older power stations urgently needed modification.
undergo modification (=be changed)
The policy has undergone considerable modification since it was first introduced.
incorporate a modification (=include a modification in something)
I've incorporated a few modifications into the program.
a minor/slight modification (=a small modification)
The document needed a few slight modifications.
a major modification
They made major modifications to the house to allow him to use his wheelchair.
extensive modifications (=a lot of changes)
They had made extensive modifications to the script.
considerable/substantial modification (=when something is changed a lot)
The existing system needed substantial modification.
genetic modification (=when the DNA of a living thing is changed)
the genetic modification of plants and animals
behaviour modification (=when someone changes their behaviour)
A star chart, in which you give a star to a child as a reward, is a simple behaviour modification technique.
lifestyle modification (=when someone changes the way they live)
Lifestyle modification is the best way of dealing with moderately high blood pressure.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲