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modifications

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃənz// UK //mˌɒdɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz// mod·i·fi·ca·tions

n. small changes made to something to improve it or make it work better for a specific purpose.

n. the action of making limited changes to something; the result of such changes. Often implies an adjustment that preserves the original structure while enhancing performance or suitability.


SIMPLE

The car needs a few modifications to be safe for racing.

CONTEXTUAL

After receiving feedback from the pilot group, the developers made several modifications to the software interface.

COMPLEX

The architect proposed structural modifications to the original blueprints to ensure the building would meet modern seismic safety standards without compromising its historical aesthetic.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to specific physical or technical changes; the singular often refers to the abstract process of changing.

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