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The design needed one small modification.
What does Modification mean?
A modification is a change or adjustment.
Dictionary definition
a change made to improve something, adjust it, or make it fit a purpose.
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A recipe modification made the meal easier to prepare.
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The teacher suggested a modification so the project instructions would be clearer.
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MeaningModification means A modification is a change or adjustment.
ExampleExample: The design needed one small modification.
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- Syllables
- mah · duh · fuh · kay · shun
- Strongest beat
- kay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kay.
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Synonyms
Words like Modification
adjustmenta change that improves fit or use
changesomething made different
revisiona change made after review
Antonyms
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originalthe first version before changes
same versiona version without changes
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Word family
Modification word family
Base word
modification
noun
modifications
More than one change or adjustment.
verb
modify
To change or adjust something.
adjective
modified
Changed or adjusted.
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