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By slight modification of vs By slight modification in

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'By slight modification of' is used when referring to the specific thing being modified, while 'by slight modification in' is used when referring to the general area or field of modification.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 765 views

By slight modification of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the specific thing being modified. It indicates the direct object of the modification.

Examples:

  • The problem was solved by slight modification of the existing design.
  • The recipe was improved by slight modification of the ingredients.
  • The European Parliament followed the Commission proposal with a slight modification of the text.
  • Slight modification of amendments 127, in line with the latest Council text.
  • The slight modification of the product under investigation does not impart any different substantial characteristic with regard to the product concerned.
  • Putting into existence B20 and below is considered to be merely a slight modification of the product concerned, the only difference being the biodiesel proportion in the blend.
  • Putting into existence B20 and below is considered to be merely a slight modification of the product concerned, the only difference being the biodiesel proportion in the blend.
  • at their instructions, using standard software with slight modifications -
  • Likewise Amendments Nos 16 and 19 need only slight modification to avoid difficulties in interpretation later on.
  • The Commission can support the majority of the amendments proposed, some with slight modifications.
  • The Commission is further willing to accept amendment 11 with a slight modification.
  • This contribution was continued, with slight modifications, by Decision 00-1.
  • I-I do have one slight modification that I'd recommend.
  • We broadly support all the amendments, with slight modifications of the wording of those which are aimed at improving or specifying the scope of the text.
  • Subject to the slight modification of the figures, the findings concerning cash flow, investment and return on investment presented in recital (104) and (105) of the provisional Regulation are hereby confirmed.
  • I am prepared, as rapporteur, to accept that slight modification which has been made necessary.
  • Amendment no. 1 concerning a reference to the opinion of the EDPS[5] in has been accepted with a slight modification.
  • The amendment endorses the Council text with a slight modification: the notion of "similar" products is too vague.
  • The amendment endorses the Council text with a slight modification: the notion of "similar" product is too vague.
  • As for the t asks of the Agency, in principle the Rapporteur agrees on them, but suggests some slight modifications and additions.
  • Note: The eluting gradient may require slight modification in order to achieve the resolution shown in figure 1.
  • The old constitutional treaty has been subjected to an operation which essentially consists in some slight modification to the text.

Alternatives:

  • by making a slight modification to
  • by slightly modifying
  • by making slight changes to
  • by adjusting slightly
  • by tweaking slightly

By slight modification in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the general area or field of modification. It indicates the context or environment in which the modification takes place.

Examples:

  • The company achieved success by slight modification in their marketing strategy.
  • The project was completed by slight modification in the approach.
  • Note: The eluting gradient may require slight modification in order to achieve the resolution shown in figure 1.
  • The European Parliament followed the Commission proposal with a slight modification of the text.
  • Slight modification of amendments 127, in line with the latest Council text.
  • at their instructions, using standard software with slight modifications -
  • Likewise Amendments Nos 16 and 19 need only slight modification to avoid difficulties in interpretation later on.
  • The Commission can support the majority of the amendments proposed, some with slight modifications.
  • The Commission is further willing to accept amendment 11 with a slight modification.
  • This contribution was continued, with slight modifications, by Decision 00-1.
  • I-I do have one slight modification that I'd recommend.
  • I am prepared, as rapporteur, to accept that slight modification which has been made necessary.
  • Amendment no. 1 concerning a reference to the opinion of the EDPS[5] in has been accepted with a slight modification.
  • The amendment endorses the Council text with a slight modification: the notion of "similar" products is too vague.
  • The amendment endorses the Council text with a slight modification: the notion of "similar" product is too vague.
  • As for the t asks of the Agency, in principle the Rapporteur agrees on them, but suggests some slight modifications and additions.
  • The old constitutional treaty has been subjected to an operation which essentially consists in some slight modification to the text.
  • I would say the same about Amendment No 2, which we would also accept with a slight modification, since the idea seems to us to be basically correct.
  • The slight modification of the product under investigation does not impart any different substantial characteristic with regard to the product concerned.
  • Council accepted Parliament's amendment 86 with a slight modification to maintain conformity with the Articles and standard patent terminology ("obvious or non-technical" replaces "trivial").
  • Amendment no. 3 concerning Article 3 (1)(a)(i) has been accepted with a slight modification as it is a helpful clarification.
  • The investigation revealed that Atlas had circumvented the anti-dumping measures in force through re-export, after a slight modification, of coumarin originating in the PRC.

Alternatives:

  • by making slight modifications in
  • by adjusting slightly in
  • by tweaking slightly in
  • by implementing slight changes in
  • by adapting slightly in

Related Comparisons

improvement in vs improvement of reduction in vs reduction of variation in vs variation of adjustment for vs adjustment of by deduction of vs after deduction of By repetition of vs By repetition of steps

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