modification technique

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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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technique
noun[C or U]
uk
/tekˈniːk/us
/tekˈniːk/
a way of doing an activity that ...
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Scalpelling is a fairly new bodymodificationtechnique, and is still quite rare.
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These density modification techniques mainly operate by directly modifying the electron density maps and back calculating new phases.
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Multiple density modification techniques can be used to improve phase information.
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Practices of body optimisation generally involve fitness activities and body modification techniques.
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Cognitive and behaviour modification techniques, as an adjunct, are effective in improving exercise tolerance and health-related quality of life.
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Although experimental maps after phase modification techniques can be of excellent quality, it is possible to place atoms into maps that retain substantial errors in the phases.
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Behaviour modification techniques such as relaxation techniques, rewards and punishment have an effect that is statistically significant compared with no intervention, but no greater than simple advice by a physician.
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Finally, we would also like specific research to be initiated into the use of genetic modification techniques in fish farming.
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That formula enabled us to oblige applicants to put on the label the fact that genetic modification techniques have been used in the product, the subject matter of the application.
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In the light of the recent spate of food safety scares, we need as much information as possible about the scientific progress of genetic modification techniques.
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Shaping relies on behavioral modification techniques, in which successive attempts to produce speech is reinforced.
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Plasma modification techniques alter the surface of the material, and subsequently the surface energy.
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Behavioral modification techniques and cognitive therapy techniques became joined together, giving rise to cognitive behavioral therapy.
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It has been shown in some studies that punishment and behavior modification techniques may not improve the behavior of psychopaths.
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He goes on to demonstrate behavior modification techniques with the dog and shows his expertise at establishing dominance over the troubled canine.
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It prohibits the hostile use of environmental modification techniques having widespread, long-lasting or severe effects.
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The convention prohibits the military or other hostile use of environmental modification techniques having widespread, long-lasting or severe effects.
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He used behavior modification techniques and the philosophy that exercise, discipline, and affection are required in that order for dogs to be healthy and balanced.
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It has been shown that punishment and behavior modification techniques do not improve the behavior of a psychopath.
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