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    alteration
    /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn/

    noun

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

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alterationAlteration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'alteration' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Definitions of 'alteration' 1. An alteration is a change in or to something. [...] 2. The alteration of something is the process of changing it. [...] More. English for Special Purposes. in the Oil and Gas Industry. An alteration is a change in the physical structure or substance of the earth. More. Synonyms of 'alteration'

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › alterationALTERATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › alterationAlteration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

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

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

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

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

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › alterationalteration | meaning of alteration in Longman Dictionary of ...

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