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- DictionaryMod·i·fi·ca·tion/ˌmädəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action of modifying something: "the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification"
something that is changed slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more acceptable or less extreme: [ U ] behavior modification. [ C ] Several modifications have been made in the proposals. (Definition of modification from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
A modification is a change or alteration, usually to make something work better. If you want to change something — in other words, modify it — you need to make a modification. Lots of things require modification, because they get older or just because they can be improved.
modification (of/to/in something) the act or process of changing something in order to improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made synonym adaptation. Considerable modification of the existing system is needed. It might be necessary to make a few slight modifications to the design. see also genetic modification
4 days ago · noun. 1. the act of modifying or the condition of being modified. 2. something modified; the result of a modification. 3. a small change or adjustment. 4. grammar. the relation between a modifier and the word or phrase that it modifies. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms.
noun. an act or instance of modifying. the state of being modified; partial alteration. a modified form; variety. Biology. a change in a living organism acquired from its own activity or environment and not transmitted to its descendants. limitation or qualification. Grammar.
MODIFICATION definition: a small change to something: . Learn more.
1. the act of modifying or the condition of being modified. 2. something modified; the result of a modification. 3. a small change or adjustment. 4. (Grammar) grammar the relation between a modifier and the word or phrase that it modifies. ˈmodifiˌcatory, ˈmodifiˌcative adj.
