modification vs change

modification and change both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
modification	Yes	No	No	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, change is a hypernym of modification; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than modification:

modification: the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
change: the action of changing something

As nouns, modification and change are synonyms defined as:

modification and change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Other synonyms of modification include alteration.

modification (noun)	change (noun)
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)	the action of changing something
slightly modified copy; not an exact copy	a different or fresh set of clothes
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another	a thing that is different
the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

modification (verb)	change (verb)
	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another