modification
Translation
modification, change, alteration
Examples
We made a few modifications to the plan.
We made a few modifications to the plan.
The design requires some modification.
The design requires some modification.
Grammar Patterns
((a modification to sth.)) a change to (sth.) We made a few modifications to the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alteration, adjustment, change, amendment
Etymology
From Latin 'modificatio', from 'modificare' (to modify). It breaks down to 'modus' (measure) + 'facere' (to make).
Memory Tips
A 'modification' is a small change. Think of modifying a document; you make a modification.