alteration

Änderung, Veränderung

Eine Veränderung der Form, Eigenschaften oder des Zustands einer Sache.

In einfachem Englisch: A change in something’s form, nature, or condition.

• We made a small alteration to the plan.
• There was no alteration in her condition.
• The final design includes several alterations.

So benutzt man es: an alteration in something (We noticed an alteration in his voice.); an alteration to something (They requested an alteration to the design.)

Synonyme: change, modification

Häufige Wendungen: minor alteration, alteration in something, alteration to something

Änderung, Abänderung

Das Verändern einer Sache, sodass sie anders wird.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of changing something to make it different.

• Alteration of the dress took an hour.
• The plans allow for alteration of the entrance.
• Careful alteration can make old clothes fit better.

So benutzt man es: alteration of something (Alteration of the building requires permission.)

Synonyme: modification, changing

Häufige Wendungen: make an alteration, structural alteration, clothing alteration