modificationsincluding

Modificationsincluding is a nongeneric term used in technical writing to indicate a set of changes that includes specific items. It is not a standard or widely used vocabulary entry, but rather a concatenation of the words “modifications” and “including” that may appear in release notes, change logs, or contractual documents. When encountered, it usually signals that the described modifications cover particular features, fixes, or components.

Usage and scope exist in two common forms. In formal writing, the phrase appears as “modifications including X, Y, and Z,” sometimes followed by clarifying language such as “and other related changes.” In more cautious wording, writers may use “modifications including but not limited to X, Y, and Z” to emphasize that the list is not exhaustive. The term is most often found in software maintenance, product documentation, and legal or compliance texts where precise scope matters.

Examples include: “The update comprises modificationsincluding bug fixes and performance improvements.” or “The modifications including security patches address the reported vulnerabilities.” In practice, many editors prefer clearer punctuation, rendering the phrase as “modifications, including …,” to reduce ambiguity.

Limitations and interpretation issues may arise since the term is not standardized. To avoid confusion, writers should either rephrase with standard punctuation or explicitly enumerate items after the word including. The term is best used as a stylistic marker within a larger, clearly specified document.

See also: change log, release notes, scope, modification, contractual clause.