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MODIFICATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MODIFICATION?

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Modification as a Noun
Definitions of "Modification" as a noun
Synonyms of "Modification" as a noun (26 Words)
Usage Examples of "Modification" as a noun
Associations of "Modification" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Modification” are: adjustment, alteration, change, limiting, qualifying, softening, moderation, tempering, qualification, restriction, lessening, reduction, decrease, lowering, abatement, mitigation, adaptation, improvement, refinement, revision, recasting, reworking, reconstruction, reorganization, variation, amendment

Modification as a Noun

Definitions of "Modification" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “modification” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.
The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment.
The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase.
A change made.
Slightly modified copy; not an exact copy.
The action of modifying something.

Synonyms of "Modification" as a noun (26 Words)

abatement	The act of abating. It was resolved to serve an abatement* notice.*
adaptation	The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment. A three part adaptation* of Hard Times.*
adjustment	The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation. I ve made a few adjustments to my diet.
alteration	The action or process of altering or being altered. Alterations had to be made.
amendment	An article added to the US Constitution. You can add some soil texturizing amendments to improve soil drainage.
change	Money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units. Activities related to environmental change.
decrease	The amount by which something decreases. The rate of decrease* became greater.*
improvement	The action of improving or being improved. It s an improvement* on the last cake I made.*
lessening	A change downward.
limiting	The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase.
lowering	The act of causing something to move to a lower level. Society has allowed a lowering* of standards.*
mitigation	The action of lessening in severity or intensity. The identification and mitigation* of pollution.*
moderation	A change for the better. He urged the police to show moderation.
qualification	The qualification stage of a sporting event. I left school at 15 with no qualifications.
qualifying	The qualification stage of a sporting event. The day starts with as many as five dozen racers running in the qualifying.
recasting	Changing a particular word or phrase.
reconstruction	The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed. The economic reconstruction* of Russia.*
reduction	The action of remedying a dislocation or fracture by returning the affected part of the body to its normal position. The reduction* of classical genetics to molecular biology.*
refinement	The improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes. He described a refinement* of this technique.*
reorganization	The imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes. After the takeover there was a thorough reorganization.
restriction	The limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being restricted. The restriction* of the infection to a focal area.*
revision	A revised edition or form of something. A revision* of the Hegelian concept of history.*
reworking	An altered or revised version of something. Section 2 2 is a reworking* of material prepared some time ago for a UK audience.*
softening	The process of becoming softer. He observed the softening* of iron by heat.*
tempering	A sudden outburst of anger.
variation	(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth’s moon. Regional variations in house prices.

Usage Examples of "Modification" as a noun

The parts supplied should fit with little or no modification.
The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago.
A modification of last year's model.
A number of modifications are being carried out to the engines.

Associations of "Modification" (30 Words)

alter	Make an alteration to. This dress needs to be altered.
alteration	The act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification. Alterations had to be made.
change	Change clothes put on different clothes. The Virginia creeper was just beginning to change* from green to gold.*
changed	Changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism. He s an altered or changed* man since his election to Congress.*
chromosome	A threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order. Humans have 22 chromosome* pairs plus two sex chromosomes.*
conversion	A spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life. Keeping things simple will improve conversion.
convert	A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief. Smith converted and his team won.
disabuse	Free somebody (from an erroneous belief. He quickly disabused me of my fanciful notions.
edit	A version of written recorded or filmed material made as a result of editing. The system has no word wrap feature so even small edits involved extensive rekeying.
fluctuation	The quality of being unsteady and subject to changes. Fluctuations in the yearly values could be caused by a variety of factors.
metamorphose	(of an insect or amphibian) undergo metamorphosis, especially into the adult form. In Kafka s story a person metamorphoses into a bug.
modify	Add a modifier to a constituent. Please modify* this letter to make it more polite.*
mutant	A mutant form. A mutant* gene.*
mutate	Change in form or nature. Cells mutate.
mutation	A distinct form resulting from genetic mutation. His first novel went through several mutations.
recessive	A recessive trait or gene. This variant was a low status and recessive* feature.*
remold	Give new treads to (a tire.
revision	Something that has been written again. A revision* of the Hegelian concept of history.*
rewrite	Rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose. The rewrite* was much better.*
script	Write a script for. Russian script.
splice	Join together so as to form new genetic combinations. The couple got spliced on Hawaii.
transfigure	Change completely the nature or appearance of. The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman.
transform	Change a mathematical entity by transformation. He transformed into a monster.
transformation	The heritable modification of a cell from its normal state to a malignant state. British society underwent a radical transformation.
transition	Cause to convert or undergo a transition. A transition* to multiparty democracy.*
transmogrify	Change completely the nature or appearance of. His home was transmogrified into a hippy crash pad.
transmute	Change in outward structure or looks. The discovery that elements can transmute* by radioactivity.*
variant	A variable quantity that is random. Letters variant* in size.*
variation	The act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard. He patented a variation* on the sandal.*
vary	Change from one condition, form, or state to another. Prices vary.