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   alteration

   /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of altering or being altered: "careful alteration of old buildings"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin alteratio(n-), from the verb alterare (see alter).

   Derivatives

   • 1. alterative adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALTERATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALTERATION definition: 1. a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something: 2…. Learn more.

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   1. : the act or process of altering something. The dress needs alteration for a proper fit. : the state of being altered. 2. : the result of changing or altering something: such as. a. : a change made in fitting a garment. no charge for alterations. b. : a change in a legal instrument that alters its legal effect.

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   The pants are too long, the jacket too tight and the vest is too short. Looks like your suit is in need of some serious alteration, or adjustment. No one knows alterations like tailors. All they do is adjust, modify and otherwise alter people's ill fitting clothes.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALTERATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something: 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. Synonyms. adjustment (CHANGE) amendment.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishalteration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of alteration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALTERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An alteration is a change in or to something. Making some simple alterations to your diet will make you feel fitter. [ + to/in] The structural alterations made to the house were planned with Gail's help. [ Also + of] Synonyms: change, adjustment, shift, amendment More Synonyms of alteration. 2. uncountable noun.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishALTERATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ALTERATION definition: a change, or the process of changing something: . Learn more.

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   Alteration definition: the act or process of altering; the state of being altered. See examples of ALTERATION used in a sentence.

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    All you need to know about "ALTERATION" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    alteration meaning, definition, what is alteration: a small change that makes someone or som...: Learn more.