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alteration

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/ · UK /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

Forms: alterations

alteration means: A change in something’s form, nature, or condition.

noun

A CHANGEB2

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.

How to use it: an alteration in something (We noticed an alteration in his voice.); an alteration to something (They requested an alteration to the design.)

Similar words: change, modification

Common phrases: minor alteration, alteration in something, alteration to something

MAKING CHANGESB2

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.

How to use it: alteration of something (Alteration of the building requires permission.)

Similar words: modification, changing

Common phrases: make an alteration, structural alteration, clothing alteration

Questions about alteration

What does alteration mean?

A change in something’s form, nature, or condition.

What is alteration in other languages?

Türkçe: değişiklik · Español: cambio · Français: changement · Deutsch: Änderung · Italiano: cambiamento · 日本語: 変化

How do you pronounce alteration?

In American English /ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/; in British English /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/.

How do you use alteration in a sentence?

We made a small alteration to the plan. There was no alteration in her condition.

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