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US/ˌmɑː.də.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a small change made to something to improve it or make it suitable
In context
The design needs a few modifications before it goes into production.
With minor modifications, the old classroom became a small library.
Genetic modification of crops is still a controversial topic.
Words that go with modification
verb + noun
- make modificationsWe made modifications to the website after user testing.
adjective + noun
- minor modificationOnly a minor modification is needed to fix the problem.
- genetic modificationSome shoppers avoid food produced by genetic modification.
noun + preposition
- modification toAny modification to the contract must be in writing.
noun + noun
- behavior modificationThe program uses behavior modification to help kids focus.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We did some modifications for the plan.Correct: We made some modifications to the plan.