CEFR B2

modification

noun

Meaning

The action of changing or being changed, or the result of this change.

Examples

The latest modification to the software fixed several bugs.
We are considering a modification to the original plan.

Synonyms: change, alteration, amendment, revision, adjustment

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modification (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The action of changing or being changed, or the result of this change.

Examples

The latest modification to the software fixed several bugs.
We are considering a modification to the original plan.
Any modification to the building's structure requires special permission.

How to Use modification

modification of (prepositional phrase): Indicating what is being changed or altered. — "The modification of the report took several hours."
modification to (prepositional phrase): Indicating the thing to which a change is applied. — "This modification to the design will improve its efficiency."

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