Definition Synonyms
Definition of alteration - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
outcomeresult of making changes
- The alteration in the schedule confused many attendees..
2.
processact of changing something
- The alteration of the document required approval..
3.
clothingRare small change to clothing for better fitRare
- She took her dress for alteration.
Origin of alteration
Latin, alterare (to change) + -tion (action)
Terms with alteration included in their meaning
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transformation
become different or undergo alteration
transformation
process of becoming different or undergoing alteration
change
significant alteration or transformation
visual alteration
alteration in the hue or shade of an object or surface
color alteration
change the color of something through a chemical process
clothing
made smaller or tighter by alteration
weather
alteration in temperature over time
positive alteration
positive or pleasant alteration
time
alteration made to planned times or order of events in a timetable
dynamic
undergoing continuous transformation or alteration
color alteration
cause something to become gray
protected building
protected from demolition or alteration
change
subject to change or alteration
change
complete transformation or alteration in a situation
conduct
alteration in conduct or actions
modification
alteration in surroundings or conditions
daily events
alteration in condition or circumstances
environmental
alteration in global or regional climate patterns
alteration
act of changing something's shape or sound
alteration
alter something to hide a flaw or uncertainty
change
cause a positive alteration in a situation
alteration
act of changing something while keeping its essence
changing
causing change or alteration
setback
unfavorable alteration
Examples of alteration in a sentence
An alteration in the plan was made last minute. The alteration of the schedule was necessary. An alteration to the plan was made. The tailor made an alteration to the suit. He requested an alteration to the jacket sleeves.
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- French:modification, retouche, ...
- German:Änderung, Modifikation, ...
- Italian:Modifica, cambiamento, ...
- Spanish:Modificación, modificación, ...
- Portuguese:mudança, modificação, ...
- Chinese:变更, 修改, ...
- Japanese:変更, 修正, ...
- Arabic:تَغْيِير, تَحْوِير, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁינּוּי, שִׁינּוּי, ...
- Russian:перемена, подгонка, ...
- Ukrainian:перетворення, коригування, ...
- Hindi:परिवर्तन, अल्टरशन, ...
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