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Modification

/mˌɑdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of assessing and prescribing a payment, penalty, price, valuation, etc.

Through genetic modification, we can improve crops.
Open source is a philosophy that encourages openness, sharing, and modification.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The engineers suggested a minor ____ to the engine's design to significantly improve its overall fuel efficiency and performance.

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