modification
US /ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The design needs a small modification before it goes into production.
Word Family
Synonyms
- alterationan event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
- adjustmentmaking or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- amendmentthe act of amending or correcting
Collocations
- Easy minor modificationdescribing minor modification (a young person of either sex)
- Medium software modification request formdescribing software modification request form ((computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory)
- Hard structural modification of debt covenant termsdescribing structural modification of debt covenant terms (relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure)
- Very Hard undergo extensive genetic modification under scrutinyto undergo extensive genetic modification under scrutiny, meaning to pass through
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.