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modification Definition

modi·fi·ca·tion (mäd′ə fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

a modifying or being modified; specif.,

  1. a partial or slight change in form
  2. a product of such a change
  3. a slight reduction; moderation
  4. a qualification or limitation of meaning
  5. Biol. a change in an organism caused by its environment and not inheritable
  6. Linguis. a change in the form of a morpheme (Ex.: foot, feet; bath, bathe)

Etymology: MFr < L modificatio < pp. of modificare: see modify

modification Related Forms
modi·fi·ca·tory (mäd′ə fik′ə tôr′ē, -fi kə-; -fi kāt′ər ē) adjective
modification Synonyms

modification

n.

qualification, alteration, correction; see adjustment 1, change 2.

modification Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • crop: MAFF Fact Sheet: Genetic modification of crops and food, June, 1999.

Converse of object

  • propose: Notification was awaited of the proposed modifications to the order.
  • undergo: The 1960 MGA which followed had won its class on the 1986 Coppa d'Italia, but the car has undergone many modifications since then.
  • require: The new design does not require any modification to the mating weapon connector or aircraft.
  • necessitate: Such an action plan would need regular review since events arising over time would necessitate pragmatic modifications of intents and strategies.
  • specify: The conditions may specify modifications to the deposited plans and/or that further plans need to be deposited.
  • suggest: The project will then review the scenario template used in THEA in the light of this more recent work and suggest modifications.

Adjective modifier

  • genetic: Genetic modification can also overcome species barriers, allowing genes to be used in new ways.
  • post-translational: Currently, methods for the analysis of post-translational modifications are applied on a protein by protein basis.
  • proposed: Where can I see the Proposed Modifications to the Deposit Draft Joint Structure Plan?
  • minor: With minor modifications these results are valid also for a crystal.
  • unauthorized: Unauthorized modification of a computer system program or data stored on a system.
  • slight: We will do some slight modifications for future products.

Modifies a noun

  • and/or: The second step is a program for modification and/or procurement of new software.

Noun used with modifier

  • germ-line: And even germ-line modification is being slipped through as just one of the'side-effects' .
  • lifestyle: Effects of comprehensive lifestyle modification on blood pressure control.
  • germline: Our position on the related issues of stem cells research, human cloning and germline modification is presented below.
  • behavior: The psychology of polio as prelude to post-polio sequelae: behavior modification and psychotherapy.
  • server-side: NetNotes works in conjunction with a specific Web domain, deals with a limited number of Web components, and requires minor server-side modifications.
  • density: Key publications ' dm ' : An automated procedure for phase improvement by density modification.