type of modification vs types of modifications

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Type of modification' is singular and refers to a single category or kind of modification, while 'types of modifications' is plural and refers to multiple categories or kinds of modifications.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"type of modification"

This phrase is used when referring to a single category or kind of modification.

Examples:

This is a type of modification that is commonly used in the industry.

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The honourable Member raises another problem: what type of modification of the Treaty can be considered in the future with a view to greater participation by the European Parliament in this process?
When appropriate and depending on the type of genetic modification, the applicant shall carry out a risk assessment of genetically modified plants in an integrative manner in accordance with Section 3.1.
the type of update (modification, insertion or deletion);
Every type modification of the device for indirect vision including its connection to the bodywork shall be notified to the administrative department which approved the type of device for indirect vision.
This risk assessment shall be performed on a case-by-case basis depending on the modified plant and the type of genetic modification, the cultivation practices of the genetically modified plant and uses of the genetically modified food and feed.
When a wagon has already been type approved, modifications of certain of its characteristics (see section 4.2.3.4.1) or of the conditions of its operation that affect its dynamic behaviour may require an additional test.
For the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph, modification of the product or type of product means any modification of one or more of the characteristics of a particular product or a particular type of product as listed in paragraph 2(a).
For the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph, modification of the goods or type of goods means any modification of one or more of the characteristics of particular goods or a particular type of goods as listed in paragraph 2(a).
The applicant shall inform the notified body which retains the technical file relating to the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type.
The applicant shall inform the notified body which retains the technical file relating to the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type.
The applicant shall inform the notified body which issued the EC type-examination certificate of any modification made to the approved product.
The applicant informs the notified body that holds the technical documents concerning the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved appliance which must receive additional approval where such changes may affect the conformity with the essential requirements or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved product, which must receive additional approval where such changes may affect compliance with the requirements or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the subsystem.
During the production phase, the applicant shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the subsystem.
Definitions, construction and fitting requirements, application for EC type-approval, granting of EC type-approval, modifications of type and amendments to approvals, conformity of production
"SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE, SPECIFICATIONS, GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE, MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS AND CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION".
The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation relating to the EC-type examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of the product with the essential requirements of the legislative instrument or the conditions for validity of the certificate.
The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the EC-type examination certificate of all modifications to the instrument that may affect the conformity of the instrument with the essential requirements or the conditions for validity of the certificate.
The applicant shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved product which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.

Alternatives:

category of modification
kind of modification
form of modification
style of modification
variety of modification

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"types of modifications"

This phrase is used when referring to multiple categories or kinds of modifications.

Examples:

There are various types of modifications that can be made to the system.

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The honourable Member raises another problem: what type of modification of the Treaty can be considered in the future with a view to greater participation by the European Parliament in this process?
When appropriate and depending on the type of genetic modification, the applicant shall carry out a risk assessment of genetically modified plants in an integrative manner in accordance with Section 3.1.
the type of update (modification, insertion or deletion);
Every type modification of the device for indirect vision including its connection to the bodywork shall be notified to the administrative department which approved the type of device for indirect vision.
This risk assessment shall be performed on a case-by-case basis depending on the modified plant and the type of genetic modification, the cultivation practices of the genetically modified plant and uses of the genetically modified food and feed.
When a wagon has already been type approved, modifications of certain of its characteristics (see section 4.2.3.4.1) or of the conditions of its operation that affect its dynamic behaviour may require an additional test.
For the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph, modification of the product or type of product means any modification of one or more of the characteristics of a particular product or a particular type of product as listed in paragraph 2(a).
For the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph, modification of the goods or type of goods means any modification of one or more of the characteristics of particular goods or a particular type of goods as listed in paragraph 2(a).
The applicant shall inform the notified body which retains the technical file relating to the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type.
The applicant shall inform the notified body which retains the technical file relating to the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type.
The applicant shall inform the notified body which issued the EC type-examination certificate of any modification made to the approved product.
The applicant informs the notified body that holds the technical documents concerning the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved appliance which must receive additional approval where such changes may affect the conformity with the essential requirements or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the EC type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved product, which must receive additional approval where such changes may affect compliance with the requirements or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the subsystem.
During the production phase, the applicant shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the subsystem.
Definitions, construction and fitting requirements, application for EC type-approval, granting of EC type-approval, modifications of type and amendments to approvals, conformity of production
"SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE, SPECIFICATIONS, GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE, MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS AND CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION".
The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation relating to the EC-type examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of the product with the essential requirements of the legislative instrument or the conditions for validity of the certificate.
The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the EC-type examination certificate of all modifications to the instrument that may affect the conformity of the instrument with the essential requirements or the conditions for validity of the certificate.
The applicant shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved product which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.

Alternatives:

categories of modifications
kinds of modifications
forms of modifications
styles of modifications
varieties of modifications

type of modification vs types of modifications