MFr < L modificatio < pp. of modificare: see modify
modification in Finance
(mɒdɪfɪkeɪʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) modifications
noun
(Finance: Mortgage)
A modification is a change to the terms of a loan that have previously been agreed.
The terms of loans may be regulated, with modifications from time to time so as to discourage or encourage new borrowing.
Many homeowners have reported that their lenders won't give them a mortgage modification unless they're behind on their payments.
A modification is a change to the terms of a loan that have previously been agreed.
Word builder-ationThe suffix -ation often appears in nouns that relate to the action of the verb they are formed from.
modification in Accounting
(mɒdɪfɪkeɪʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) modifications
noun
(Accounting: Basic)
A modification is a change to the terms of a contract that have previously been agreed.
The terms of loans may be regulated, with modifications from time to time so as to discourage or encourage new borrowing.
Many homeowners have reported that their lenders won't give them a mortgage modification unless they're behind on their payments.
A modification is a change to the terms of a contract that have previously been agreed.
Examples of 'modification' in a sentence
modification
Could body modifications such as these soon become as ubiquitous as smartphones?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Representative systems permit a small degree of modification.
George Monbiot THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)
Some genetic modification might have ill effects in some circumstances.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Good behavior modification environments often have other features as well.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
Apart from minor modifications evolution is finished.
Wills, Christopher The Runaway Brain: the Evolution of Human Uniqueness (1993)
Not a whiff of genetic modification anywhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Genetic modification and advanced breeding mean these plants could be converted into perennials.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One idea is that altering these through breeding or genetic modification could produce potatoes that grow faster or taste better.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And the body modifications are equally subtle, with good reason.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Ministers are considering much smaller modifications and they are looking at ways to phase in the cap to help large families to adjust.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
All that's required is a minor modification of your own perceptions.
Al Ries and Jack Trout THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF MARKETING (1993)
Today, the plant is concerned about the genetic modification of plant life.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In the future, genetic modification ensures ageing is just a memory.
The Sun (2012)
Genetic modification is a technology that can provide benefits to the poorest on Earth.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As with genetic modification, the idea of meddling with food has left many people feeling queasy.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This makes the task of introducing tolerance to parasites or disease via genetic modification exceedingly difficult, if not impossible.
Christy Campbell PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)
Most are precautionary, to fix identified safety risks before they cause problems or accidents, and involve minor modifications.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Most standard cars can be converted to run on the gas, with minor modifications to the engine and the installation of a tank to carry compressed hydrogen.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The look lasts around 24 hours before the saline is absorbed into the body and is part of the growing Japanese body modification scene.
The Sun (2015)
But I don't consider myself into body modification.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
While body modification has become mainstream, this documentary sounds a note of caution for those thinking about piercing, expanding or otherwise changing their appearance.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Synonyms of 'modification'
change, restriction, variation, qualification
More Synonyms of modification
In other languages
modification
British English: modification /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ NOUN
Modification is the act of changing something slightly in order to improve it.
Relatively minor modifications were required.
American English: modification
Arabic: تَعْدِيلٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: modificação
Chinese: 修改
Croatian: modifikacija
Czech: úprava změna
Danish: ændring
Dutch: wijziging
European Spanish: modificación
Finnish: muunnos
French: modification
German: Änderung
Greek: τροποποίηση
Italian: modifica
Japanese: 変更
Korean: 수정
Norwegian: endring
Polish: modyfikacja
European Portuguese: modificação
Romanian: modificare
Russian: модификация
Latin American Spanish: modificación
Swedish: ändring
Thai: การเปลี่ยนแปลงแก้ไข
Turkish: değişiklik
Ukrainian: удосконалення
Vietnamese: sự sửa đổi
Chinese translation of 'modification'
modification
(mɔdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən)
n(c/u)
(to machine) 改装(裝) (gǎizhuāng)
(to policy, plan) 修改 (xiūgǎi)
to make modifications to sth对(對)某物进(進)行修改 (duì mǒuwù jìnxíng xiūgǎi)
(noun)
Relatively minor modifications were required.
Synonyms
change
They are going to have to make some drastic changes.
restriction
variation
Every day without variation my grandfather ate a plate of ham.
qualification
The empirical evidence is subject to many qualifications.
adjustment
A technician made an adjustment to a smoke machine at the back.
revision
The government will make a number of revisions.
alteration
Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
mutation
the film's mutation from domestic drama into courtroom thriller
reformation
the reformation of science
refinement
makeover
modulation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adjustment
Definition
a slight alteration
A technician made an adjustment to a smoke machine at the back.
Synonyms
alteration,
setting,
change,
ordering,
fixing,
arrangement,
tuning,
repair,
conversion,
modifying,
adaptation,
modification,
remodelling,
redress,
refinement,
rectification
in the sense of alteration
Definition
a change or modification
Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
Synonyms
adjustment,
change,
amendment,
variation,
conversion,
transformation,
adaptation,
difference,
revision,
modification,
remodelling,
reformation,
diversification,
makeover,
metamorphosis,
variance,
reshaping,
transmutation
in the sense of mutation
Definition
a change in the chromosomes or genes of a cell which may affect the structure and development of the resultant offspring
the film's mutation from domestic drama into courtroom thriller
Synonyms
change,
variation,
evolution,
transformation,
modification,
alteration,
deviation,
metamorphosis,
transfiguration
Nearby words of
modification
modest
modesty
modicum
modification
modify
modish
modulate
Synonyms of 'modification'
modification
Explore 'modification' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of qualification
Definition
a condition that modifies or limits
The empirical evidence is subject to many qualifications.
Synonyms
condition,
restriction,
proviso,
requirement,
rider,
exception,
criterion,
reservation,
allowance,
objection,
limitation,
modification,
exemption,
prerequisite,
caveat,
stipulation
in the sense of reformation
Definition
a reforming
the reformation of science
Synonyms
advancement,
change,
improvement,
betterment,
amelioration
in the sense of revision
Definition
the act or process of revising
The government will make a number of revisions.
Synonyms
change,
review,
amendment,
modification,
alteration,
re-examination
in the sense of variation
Definition
a change in level, amount, or quantity
Every day without variation my grandfather ate a plate of ham.