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modification

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/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · mod-i-fi-ca-tion

The action of changing or altering something.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of changing or altering something.

کسی چیز کی شکل، خصوصیات یا حالت کو بدلنے کا عمل۔

تبدیلی

tabdeeli

Synonyms

alterationchangeadjustmentترمیمتبدیلیتبدیل

Antonyms

stagnationunchangedstabilizationثابتبدلاؤ نہ ہونااستحکام

Common Collocations

  • modification of behavior
  • modification in the rules
  • genetic modification

Example Sentences

The modification of the diet improved her health significantly.

خوراک کی تبدیلی نے اس کی صحت کو نمایاں طور پر بہتر بنا دیا۔

Khorak ki tabdeeli ne is ki sehat ko numaayan tor par behtar bana diya.

There is a need for modification of the existing policies.

موجودہ پالیسیوں میں تبدیلی کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mojooda palisiyon mein tabdeeli ki zaroorat hai.

Each modification in the experiment was carefully documented.

تجربے میں ہر تبدیلی کا احتیاط سے ریکارڈ رکھا گیا۔

Tajurba mein har tabdeeli ka ihtiyaat se record rakha gaya.

Easily Confused With

modification vs alteration:Modification suggests a more minor change compared to alteration, which can indicate a more substantial transformation.

Word Family

modify
verbترمیم کرنا
modifiable
adjectiveتبدیل ہونے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'modify' as making things fit better.

Imagine a mechanic adjusting the parts of a car to improve its performance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "modificatio" — the act of making a change

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from Latin into English, retaining a similar meaning related to changes or alterations.