26984 words

alteration

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something:

Examples:

Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.
The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in.
Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.
2
a change or changes made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better:

Examples:

She's getting some alterations done to her dress.
3
the process of changing something:

Examples:

The landscape has undergone considerable alteration.
4
a change in the appearance, character, or structure of something:

Examples:

an alteration to sth Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.
If you have made any alterations since you last saved the document, a warning message will appear.
significant/major alteration The report's recommendations should be adopted without major alteration.

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