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modifications

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/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ · mod-i-fi-ca-tions

The action of changing or altering something.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of changing or altering something.

کسی چیز میں تبدیلی یا ترمیم کرنے کا عمل۔

ترمیمات

tarmeemat

Synonyms

adjustmentsalterationschangesایڈجسٹمنٹتبدیلیتبدیلات

Antonyms

stagnationstabilitycontinuityتوقفاستحکاممستقل

Common Collocations

  • modifications to the plan
  • modifications in design
  • necessary modifications

Example Sentences

The modifications to the software improved its performance significantly.

سافٹ ویئر میں ترمیمات نے اس کی کارکردگی میں نمایاں بہتری کر دی۔

Software mein tarmeemat ne is ki karkardagi mein numayan behtari kar di.

We need to make several modifications to the contract.

ہمیں معاہدے میں کئی ترمیمات کرنی ہوں گی۔

Humein mohaiday mein kai tarmeemat karni hongi.

The artist made extensive modifications to the original painting.

فنکار نے اصل پینٹنگ میں وسیع ترمیمات کیں۔

Fankar ne asal painting mein wasee tarmeemat ki.

Easily Confused With

modification:Modification refers to changes made specifically to something, whereas 'qualifications' refer to attributes or credentials that confer a certain status.

Word Family

modify
verbترمیم کرنا
modifiable
adjectiveترمیم پذیر
modification
nounترمیم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'modify' as a way to 'make something fit your needs'.

Imagine a sculptor chiseling a piece of stone to create a beautiful statue.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر چراغ کی اپنی تبدیلی کا راستہ ہے، کبھی خود کو سنوار کر دیکھو، کبھی ہر شمع کو بجھتے دیکھو۔

Har chiraagh ki apni tabdeeli ka rasta hai, Kabhi khud ko sanwar kar dekho, kabhi har shama ko bujhte dekho.

Every lamp has its own path of modification, Sometimes refine yourself, sometimes watch all lamps extinguish.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تبدیلی وقت کی ضرورت ہے۔

Tabdeeli waqt ki zaroorat hai.

Change is the need of the time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "modificare" — to limit, to modify

First known use: 15th century

The word 'modification' comes from the Latin 'modificare', which means to change or limit. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe changes made to various items or processes.