modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
mō-ˈda-lə-tē 
plural modalities
2
: the classification of logical propositions (see proposition sense 1) according to their asserting or denying the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their content
3
: one of the main avenues of sensation (such as vision)
4
: a usually physical therapeutic agency
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That being said, providers like Goodman add additional modalities into their treatments to speed the recovery process even further.
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Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Honeywell and Qualcomm’s specific model will offer four main modalities: text, voice, image and video.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2024
Here are the primary modalities used in the assessment of hepatic lesions:8
Ultrasound: Often the first imaging technique used, ultrasound can help visualize liver lesions, including hepatic adenomas.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
This shift in work modality has fundamentally altered how employees organize their daily routines and interact with their colleagues.
—Chris Dyer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Honeywell and Qualcomm’s specific model will offer four main modalities: text, voice, image and video.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2024
Here are the primary modalities used in the assessment of hepatic lesions:8
Ultrasound: Often the first imaging technique used, ultrasound can help visualize liver lesions, including hepatic adenomas.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
This shift in work modality has fundamentally altered how employees organize their daily routines and interact with their colleagues.
—Chris Dyer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
mō-ˈdal-ət-ē
plural modalities
1
: one of the main avenues of sensation (as vision)
2
a
: a usually physical therapeutic agency
b
: an apparatus for applying a modality
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