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modification

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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noun

Forme, configuration

The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

Examples :

"The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. "

La modification de la routine familiale, avec des repas du soir déplacés à 19 heures, a amélioré le rythme de sommeil de chacun.

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noun

Modification, changement

The change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)

Examples :

"The modification of the word "am" to "m" in the phrase "I'm going" is a common example of grammatical contraction. "

La modification du mot « am » en « ’m » dans la phrase « I'm going » est un exemple courant de contraction grammaticale.

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noun

Modification, changement

The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.

Examples :

"The modification to the school's dress code resulted in a less strict uniform policy. "

La modification du code vestimentaire de l'école a abouti à une politique uniforme moins stricte.

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noun

Modification, changement

The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.

Examples :

"The teacher made a modification to the lesson plan, changing the order of topics but keeping the main learning objectives the same. "

Le professeur a apporté une modification au plan de cours, changeant l'ordre des sujets tout en conservant les principaux objectifs d'apprentissage.

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noun

Modification, adaptation

A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.

Examples :

"The plant's leaves developed a slight modification due to the lack of sunlight in the window. "

Les feuilles de la plante ont développé une légère modification en raison du manque de soleil dans la fenêtre.

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noun

Modification, adaptation

A change to a word when it is borrowed by another language

Examples :

"The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow"."

Le mot chinois « kòu tóu » a subi une modification pour devenir le mot anglais « kowtow ».

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