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modifications

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

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noun

Modifications, changements

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

Examples :

"The clay took on different modifications as the artist shaped it. "

L'argile a pris différentes modifications au fur et à mesure que l'artiste la façonnait.

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Modifications

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

Examples :

"The contract showed several modifications, including the shortening of "is not" to "isn't" in several places. "

Le contrat présentait plusieurs modifications, notamment le raccourcissement de « is not » en « isn't » à plusieurs endroits.

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noun

Modifications, changements

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

Examples :

"The car's modifications, like the new spoiler and tires, improved its speed and handling. "

Les modifications de la voiture, comme le nouveau spoiler et les pneus, ont amélioré sa vitesse et sa maniabilité.

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Modifications, changements

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

Examples :

"The teacher allowed minor modifications to the essay assignment, such as changing the font or adding a paragraph break, as long as the main topic remained the same. "

Le professeur a autorisé des modifications mineures à la dissertation, comme changer la police ou ajouter un saut de paragraphe, tant que le sujet principal restait le même.

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Modifications, adaptations

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

Examples :

"The weightlifter's muscle growth represents modifications acquired during his training, but these modifications won't automatically make his children strong. "

La croissance musculaire de l'haltérophile représente les modifications acquises pendant son entraînement, mais ces adaptations ne rendront pas automatiquement ses enfants forts.

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Modifications, changements

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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