modification
gb/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2
Ingles
~ 5500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B2
action
1
small change or adjustment
the action of changing something a little, usually to make it better or more suitable
Padron ng paggamit:
a modification to [something]; make a modification to [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something as it is, without changes.)
Mga kolokasyon
make a modification
|minor modification
|design modification
|software modification
|modification to the contract
|subject to modification
Mga tema
business
|technology
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
changed version of something
a form of something that is a little different from the original form
Padron ng paggamit:
a modification of [something]; a [adjective] modification of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
original (Refers to the first, unchanged form that later modifications are based on.)
Mga kolokasyon
a slight modification
|a major modification
|a modified version
|a newer modification of the model
|this modification of the recipe
Mga tema
daily life
|science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
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
Padron ng paggamit:
genetic modification of [organism]; modification of [DNA/gene]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
genetic engineering (Commonly used in public discussion; often refers specifically to deliberate scientific changes in genes.)
Mga kasalungat
natural development (Highlights growth or change in organisms without direct human genetic intervention.)
Mga kolokasyon
genetic modification
|DNA modification
|epigenetic modification
|genetic modification of crops
|concerns about genetic modification
Mga tema
science
|medicine
|environment
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
technical
C1
relation
4
grammatical limiting or describing
in grammar, when one word gives more information about another word
Padron ng paggamit:
adjectival modification of [noun]; adverbial modification of [verb/adjective]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
qualification (In grammar, used in a similar technical sense for limiting or specifying meaning.)
Mga kasalungat
unmodified (Describes a word used without any other words changing or limiting its meaning.)
Mga kolokasyon
adjectival modification
|adverbial modification
|nominal modification
|modification of the noun
|degree modification
Mga tema
language
|education
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
modification
IPA
GB/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
modi - fic - a - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: modification
- Plural: modification, modifications
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
modifications
noun
Core family
modify
verb B1
Related words
modifier
noun
modifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmodified
adjective
unmodifiable
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
dietary modification
1/dˈaɪətˌɛɹi mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
change in eating habits
a change in what a person eats or how they eat
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- The software must be used without modification.
- We printed the text without modification from the original file.