Synonyms for

Modification

Verb / ˌmɑ:dʌfʌˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for modification — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Modification means a change that is made to something to improve it or make it different.

Synonyms & similar words

qualifying limiting alteration change adjustment alteration adjustment change amendment revision adaptation conversion transformation revamp redesign reworking refinement improvement enhancement upgrade update modernization innovation variation twist

Synonyms by register

Formal

amendment alteration revision rectification

Informal

tweak change adjustment fix

Literary

metamorphosis transmutation recasting

Antonyms

originality unchanged standardization preservation conservation stasis uniformity

Common collocations

  • significant modification
  • minor modification
  • further modification
  • modification process
  • genetic modification
  • software modification
  • structural modification
  • design modification

Word family

noun modification
verb modify
adjective modifiable

Usage note

Modification refers to a change made to something. It is often used in technical or scientific contexts. Avoid using it for minor, casual adjustments where 'tweak' or 'adjustment' might be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher made a modification to the lesson plan to include more interactive activities.
  2. The company made a modification to the product to make it more user-friendly.
  3. The artist made a modification to the painting by adding more color.
  4. The chef made a modification to the recipe to make it healthier.
  5. The engineer made a modification to the design of the building to make it more sustainable.

Quotes

  • The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. - William James
  • “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer
  • “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts

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