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modification
verbs
make a modification
• I made some modifications to the filing system.
need modification
( also require modification formal )
• Some of the older power stations urgently needed modification.
undergo modification
(= be changed )
• The policy has undergone considerable modification since it was first introduced.
incorporate a modification
(= include a modification in something )
• I've incorporated a few modifications into the program.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + modification
a minor/slight modification
(= a small modification )
• The document needed a few slight modifications.
a major modification
• They made major modifications to the house to allow him to use his wheelchair.
extensive modifications
(= a lot of changes )
• They had made extensive modifications to the script.
considerable/substantial modification
(= when something is changed a lot )
• The existing system needed substantial modification.
genetic modification
(= when the DNA of a living thing is changed )
• the genetic modification of plants and animals
behaviour modification
(= when someone changes their behaviour )
• A star chart, in which you give a star to a child as a reward, is a simple behaviour modification technique.
lifestyle modification
(= when someone changes the way they live )
• Lifestyle modification is the best way of dealing with moderately high blood pressure.
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noun ADJ. considerable, extensive, major | minor, slight | further | important, necessary, significant VERB + MODIFICATION involve, need, require The design requires considerable modification. | propose, suggest | carry out, introduce, make | receive, undergo The original plan had undergone fairly extensive modifications. PREP. with/without ~ These bikes are designed for racing and cannot be used on the road without modification. | ~ in a modification in smoking behaviour among older men | ~ to We need to make a few modifications to the proposals.
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