modification
gb/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglese
~ 5500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
action
1
small change or adjustment
the action of changing something a little, usually to make it better or more suitable
Schema d'uso:
a modification to [something]; make a modification to [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"do a modification"* instead of *"make a modification"*. Also, they may confuse *modification* with *modernization*; *modification* is any change, not only making something modern.
Sinonimi
alteration (Very close in meaning; often used in similar formal or written contexts.)
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adjustment (Suggests a small, practical change to improve how something works.)
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change (More general; does not suggest the change is small.)
Contrari
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something as it is, without changes.)
Collocazioni
make a modification
|minor modification
|design modification
|software modification
|modification to the contract
|subject to modification
Temi
business
|technology
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
|work
Esempi
- Any modification to the contract must be approved in writing.
- The software is still under modification to fix several bugs.
- After some minor modification, the plan was finally accepted by the board.
- The city has proposed a modification of the parking rules near schools.
- The team requested a last-minute modification to the schedule.
Esempi per chi studia
- We need a small modification to the plan.
- He made a modification to the car to save fuel.
- This rule is open to modification if it does not work well.
- The company is considering modification of its working hours.
- The teacher suggested modification of my essay title.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
2
changed version of something
a form of something that is a little different from the original form
Schema d'uso:
a modification of [something]; a [adjective] modification of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may not see the difference between the action (*modification*) and the result (*a modification* as a product). In this sense, *modification* refers to the new version, not the process.
Sinonimi
variant (Focuses on a version that is different but related to the original.)
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adaptation (Often implies a version changed to fit new conditions or uses.)
Contrari
original (Refers to the first, unchanged form that later modifications are based on.)
Collocazioni
a slight modification
|a major modification
|a modified version
|a newer modification of the model
|this modification of the recipe
Temi
daily life
|science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- This modification of the drug has fewer side effects.
- The dessert is a clever modification of a traditional French recipe.
- Engineers tested several modifications of the device before choosing the final design.
- Her latest work is a digital modification of an old painting.
- The latest modification of the phone includes a better camera.
Esempi per chi studia
- This cake is a modification of my mother's recipe.
- The new chair is a modification of an old design.
- We tried a different modification of the plan.
- This game is a simple modification of the classic version.
- Scientists used a safer modification of the chemical.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
action
3
change to an organism’s genes
a change in the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing, often made by scientists
Schema d'uso:
genetic modification of [organism]; modification of [DNA/gene]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse *genetic modification* with general *change* or with *evolution*. *Genetic modification* usually refers to specific changes in genes, often made by humans in a lab or through breeding.
Sinonimi
genetic engineering (Commonly used in public discussion; often refers specifically to deliberate scientific changes in genes.)
Contrari
natural development (Highlights growth or change in organisms without direct human genetic intervention.)
Collocazioni
genetic modification
|DNA modification
|epigenetic modification
|genetic modification of crops
|concerns about genetic modification
Temi
science
|medicine
|environment
|technology
Esempi
- The government is reviewing regulations on genetic modification of food crops.
- Researchers studied how a single DNA modification affected the spread of the virus.
- Public opinion on genetic modification remains deeply divided.
- The company specializes in the modification of yeast strains for industrial use.
- Some people worry that genetic modification may harm biodiversity.
Esempi per chi studia
- Genetic modification can make plants grow faster.
- Many people are unsure if food with genetic modification is safe.
- Scientists used modification of the gene to treat the disease in mice.
- The news reported on a new type of genetic modification.
- Some countries have strict laws about genetic modification of animals.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
relation
4
grammatical limiting or describing
in grammar, when one word gives more information about another word
Schema d'uso:
adjectival modification of [noun]; adverbial modification of [verb/adjective]
Errore comune:
Learners may mix up the terms *modifier* (the word that changes another word) and *modification* (the effect or relationship). *Big* is a modifier; the way *big* changes *house* is modification.
Sinonimi
qualification (In grammar, used in a similar technical sense for limiting or specifying meaning.)
Contrari
unmodified (Describes a word used without any other words changing or limiting its meaning.)
Collocazioni
adjectival modification
|adverbial modification
|nominal modification
|modification of the noun
|degree modification
Temi
language
|education
|communication
Esempi
- In this sentence, *very* is an example of adverbial modification of the adjective *happy*.
- The chapter explains how adjectival modification can change the meaning of a noun phrase.
- Linguists often study patterns of modification in complex noun phrases.
- The grammar test included questions about the modification of verbs by adverbs.
- This construction shows multiple layers of nominal modification.
Esempi per chi studia
- In the phrase *a red car*, *red* is modification of the noun *car*.
- Adverbs like *quickly* show modification of verbs.
- The teacher drew a tree to show modification in the sentence.
- We looked at examples of modification of nouns by adjectives.
- Good writers use careful modification to give clear meaning.
Grammatica
Forma base
modification
IPA
GB/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
modi - fic - a - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: modification
- Plural: modification, modifications
Famiglia di parole
Forms
modifications
noun
Core family
modify
verb B1
Related words
modifier
noun
modifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmodified
adjective
unmodifiable
adjective
Espressioni
dietary modification
1/dˈaɪətˌɛɹi mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
change in eating habits
a change in what a person eats or how they eat
Esempi
- The doctor recommended dietary modification to lower his blood pressure.
- Weight loss usually requires both exercise and dietary modification.
genetic modification
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
changing an organism’s genes
changing the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing
Esempi
- The debate on genetic modification of crops continues around the world.
- Some people refuse to eat food that involves genetic modification.
in need of modification
1/ˈɪn nˈid əv mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
needing to be changed
needing some changes to be better or correct
Esempi
- The proposal is clearly in need of modification.
- Their policy is in need of modification to reflect recent events.
make a modification
1/mˈeɪk ə mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
carry out a small change
to change something a little
Esempi
- We may need to make a modification to the plan after we see the results.
- The engineer made a modification to reduce the noise from the machine.
subject to modification
1/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
may be changed in future
can be changed later if necessary
Esempi
- These terms and conditions are subject to modification without notice.
- The schedule is subject to modification depending on the weather.
with slight modifications
1/wˈɪθ slˈaɪt mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
with a few small changes
after making a few small changes
Esempi
- This method can be used in other classes with slight modifications.
- With slight modifications, the dress will fit you perfectly.
without modification
1/wɪðˈaʊt mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
exactly as it is
with no changes; in the original form
Esempi
- The software must be used without modification.
- We printed the text without modification from the original file.