major modification

collocation in English

meaningsofmajorandmodification

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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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modification
noun
uk
/ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌmɑː.də.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a change to something, usually to ...
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(Definition ofmajorandmodificationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Second, as amajormodificationon the previously used reconstruction task, the input texts were divided into several shorter, semantically coherent subsections to lighten the processing load on the learners.
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It represents the firstmajormodificationto the sale of goods legislation for about 100 years.
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I hope that in the winding-up speech we shall be given some hope that the changes will be postponed or subjected tomajormodification.
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It is not suited to being staged at other venues around the country withoutmajormodificationand considerable additional expense.
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Somemajormodificationmust be carried out in that respect.
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It is the current report—and that the inquiry we are undertaking will probably not bring about anymajormodificationin the form.
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I cannot imagine a moremajormodificationthan this.
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So far as our scheme stands we shall not accept anymajormodificationof it.
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This does not mean amajormodification.
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Eventually, the original specifications underwent amajormodification, including removal of the retractable wings and addition of composite materials.
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The spoked wheel was in continued use withoutmajormodificationuntil the 1870s, when wire wheels and rubber tires were invented.
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The onlymajormodificationto the building was the addition in 1920 of a two story porch structure on the rear right side.
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In 1931, the ship's firstmajormodificationtook place; her foremast was shortened and her rear superstructure was slightly lengthened.
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The most recentmajormodificationwas during the 1980s when the crypt was rebuilt to provide meeting rooms and the space for the bookshop.
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The temple has gone amajormodificationand renovation in the past couple of years.
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Its onlymajormodificationsince its construction has been the addition of a chapel in 1914.
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The spoked wheel was in continued use withoutmajormodificationuntil the 1870s, when wire wheels and pneumatic tires were invented.
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Onemajormodificationwas to install five individual fireproof vaults with a storage capacity of 3,500,000 feet of 35mm film.
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The asphalt shingle roof, a replacement made in 1982, is the onlymajormodificationto the bridge.
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