Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with modification in American Collocation
modification
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
great
drastic
extensive
major
radical
significant
substantial
The building must undergo extensive modification before it can be used.
small
minimal
minor
simple
slight
small
Minor modifications can be made to accommodate changes in temperature.
necessary or important
important
necessary
Any necessary modifications to play equipment must be carried out before the park opens.
more
further
subsequent
The building was erected in the 13th Century, with subsequent modifications in the 15th Century.
to the genes of something
gene
genetic
Genetic modification of plants allows much greater control over the features of any crop.
make modification
carry out
implement
make
perform
undertake
Some further bodywork modifications were carried out in the workshop.
need modification
entail
involve
need
require
The advantage of this kind of building was that it did not require major modification.
receive modification
receive
undergo
The ship is currently undergoing modifications in Poland.
include modification
include
incorporate
introduce
The second edition includes several minor modifications.