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modification

/ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun5 syllables

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

Synonyms for modification5

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

noun, as in the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

qualifying, limiting

noun, as in an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

What does modification mean?4

noun

1

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

2

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

3

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another“the change was intended to increase sales”

4

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with modification?60

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All 60 rhymes for modification, grouped by syllable

Modification in a sentence

  • Open source is a philosophy that encourages openness, sharing, and modification.sam_m
  • Except for some modifications, the project was approved.carlosalberto
  • Kennedy already said weather modification was a weapon.maaster
  • You need to consider the consequences before making any modifications to existing code.vicch
  • Do not make any modifications before you get confirmations.vicch
  • I believe we can make the necessary modifications by tomorrow.CK
  • How long will it take to make the modifications?CM
  • This document must not be subjected to further modifications.AlanF_US

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Forms of modification

as a noun

plural
modifications