modding

[ mod-ing ]

nounInformal.
  1. an act or instance of modifying something, especially a vehicle or mechanical part.

  2. the act of rewriting programming code in a video game in order to change the appearance or performance of the software.

  1. the act of modifying computer hardware, especially the physical appearance of the case.

Origin of modding

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How to use modding in a sentence

  • They started modding the gym every night, adding variations on the elements that saw the most action, removing the duds.

    Makers | Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for modding

modding

/ (ˈmɒdɪŋ) /


noun
  1. slang the practice of modifying a production car to alter its appearance or to increase performance

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