various modifications

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various
adjective
uk
/ˈveə.ri.əs/us
/ˈver.i.əs/
many ...
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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 ofvariousandmodificationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is increasing debate among users of the vacuum extractor about the advantages and limitations of the various modifications of the cups.
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It is worth noting that we have implemented various modifications of the above procedure, using higher- and lower-order local polynomial approximations for the unknown functions.
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The best of these is taken and likewise developed though various modifications to create again a new list, and thus the process continues.
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In continuous excitation cases, the musician can manipulate the energy source itself (since energy is being continuously provided) to introduce various modifications to the sound.
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We have, however, made various modifications to the proposals in the light of the comments that we have received.
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Various modifications and additions have been made since then.
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This can be done by various modifications of existing economic policy.
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If not, then it will save me a good deal of time in considering the reasonableness of various modifications of that principle.
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If you are to attempt to establish conciliation committees they ought to be freely appointed and composed of people of various modifications of view.
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Some argued fiercely for the retention of the exemption; others argued equally fiercely for its abolition, and others simply wanted various modifications.
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It was a simple piece of cloth worn in various modifications, but always worn next to the skin.
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These developed into the 50550 class of 194142, with various modifications.
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Various modifications were adopted with the consent of the regulars on condition that these should not impair the privileges of the regulars.
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The apertures are various modifications of the wall of the pollen grain that may involve thinning, ridges and pores.
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This simple device is particularly effective for catching small bait or forage fish, and has been in use, with various modifications, for thousands of years.
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The bus model underwent various modifications, but the major body composition and equipment remained the same.
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There are various modifications to these devices depending on the temperatures and pressures needed as well as sample sizes.
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They were renumbered in the 1500 series in the order they left their workshops, where they received various modifications, including new headlight clusters.
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