is modified vs has been modified

Both "is modified" and "has been modified" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Is modified" is used to describe the current state of something that has been changed, while "has been modified" is used to indicate that a change occurred in the past and is still relevant.

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is modified

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the current state of something that has been changed.

Use "is modified" to describe the current state of something that has been changed or altered.

Examples:

The document is modified.
The design is modified to meet the new requirements.

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This bonding supplies a basic molecular skeleton that is modified by repulsive forces generally considered steric effects.
Also the windscreen, only 30 cms high, is modified.
This must be incremented each time the zone file is modified.
Since the file is modified, it is essential to test for its functionality.
The image in the drawing area is modified to match your new entries.
If enabled, the From: header is modified.
This function checks to see if the file is modified, destroyed or corrupted.
As LilyPond itself improves, the syntax (input language) is modified accordingly.
Rhino starts the timer only when the document is modified.
No software installation is required and nothing is modified on your local computer.
Section 1 is modified as follows:
Article 337 of the Agreement is modified accordingly.
Article 2 is modified as follows:
When an image is modified, an asterisk appears in front of title.
From 2015, the adjustment mechanism is modified.
This becomes increasingly important when an engine is modified.
People shouldn't feel upset when new words are introduced or grammar is modified.
The microstructure of the alloy is modified in a sophisticated manufacturing process.
SOIL PROFILE The ground is modified and enriched by the plants growing on it.
Necessary for switching off the light when the exhaust system is modified.

Alternatives:

has been altered
has been changed

has been modified

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a change occurred in the past and is still relevant.

Use "has been modified" to indicate that a change occurred in the past and is still relevant.

Examples:

The document has been modified.
The software has been modified to fix the bug.

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Your code has been modified by a superior intellect.
No way, this has been modified.
Soraya has been modified as follows:
The Engine3D structure of nOw3D has been modified.
In the event that the Learning Agreement has been modified during the stay abroad, please remember to present the most updated version.
Every inch has been modified with an anti-reflective material.
The reference to ISO/IEC 17065 norm has been modified.
Since 1979 the placement of the balloon has been modified using the Seldinger technique.
Because the file has been modified, you have to test it for its functionality.
The FAT has been modified several times to accommodate expanding needs.
Its size has been modified to fit in small spaces.
The rule has been modified and is still used today.
The recital 83 has been modified accordingly.
- The toll differentiation permitted has been modified to improve transparency and to guard against any discrimination.
Save the current image if it has been modified.
Restore the current image from the original file if it has been modified.
The final payment has been modified to %1.
See if the widget has been modified.
The presentation of the budget outturn has been modified in order to improve its readability.
The monitoring plan submitted by the applicant has been modified to take into account this EFSA recommendation.

Alternatives:

was modified
had been modified

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