MODIFICATION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

modification

noun

ˌmä-də-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of modification

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different the rough draft needed only a few modifications before it was ready to hand in

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Recent Examples of modification Rolex engineers reworked the movement with some 200 modifications, renaming it Caliber 4030. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 While the original recipe is lovely, this modification is my favorite! — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Cyberpunk 2077, which has sold more than 40 million copies, is an open-world action-adventure set in Night City, a megalopolis driven by power, glamour and body modification. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Even without modification, white privacy lights are easily obscured by bangs and a bright sunny day. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modification

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Noun

These small changes may help shoppers avoid more expensive alterations.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
The White House For Season 4, Beech made some alterations to the White House set.

— Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of alteration

Noun

These changes were intended to support the long-distance challenge, which required multiple crossings rather than a single uninterrupted run in one direction.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Rest of World received some critical acclaim and broke several stories that prompted global policy changes, including its reporting on Uber Eats in South Africa and on mapping in rural Borneo.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of change

Noun

Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

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