Meaning & use
modification
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A change made to something, usually to improve it or adapt it for a new purpose.
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The engineers made several modifications to the design before final approval.
A simple modification to her diet helped her feel more energetic.
A note on using this word
Common in technical, legal, and scientific writing to describe formal or deliberate changes.
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adjustmentalteration
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