modification
noun [C or U] (CHANGE) /ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌmɑː.dɪ-/ Definition
C1 a change to something, usually to improve it: Modification of the engine to run on lead-free fuel is fairly simple. A couple of modifications and the speech will be perfect.Adapting and modifying ChangingAdapting and attuning to something
(Definition of modification noun (CHANGE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acclimatize verb
- accommodate verb (SUIT)
- adapt verb (BECOME FAMILIAR)
- adapt verb (CHANGE)
- adaptable adjective
- adjustable adjective
- adjustment noun (BECOMING FAMILIAR)
- amend verb
- amendment noun
- chameleon noun (PERSON)
- change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
- jigger verb
- modification noun (LANGUAGE)
- pliant adjective (PERSON)
- put sth back phrasal verb (OF CLOCK)
- put sth forward phrasal verb
- revision noun (CHANGE)
- turn the tables on sb idiom
- twist verb (CHANGE)
- write sb out of sth phrasal verb
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Adapting and modifying
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