alteration (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The process of changing or modifying something, or the result of such a change.

Examples

• The tailor made a minor alteration to the suit jacket, shortening the sleeves slightly.

• Significant alterations were required to the old house to make it suitable for modern living.

• Any alteration to the original document must be approved by the legal department.

How to Use alteration

alteration to something (prepositional phrase)

A change made to a specific item or plan. — "The architect proposed an alteration to the building's facade."

undergo alteration (collocation)

To experience a change. — "The landscape will undergo significant alteration due to the new highway."

Synonyms of alteration

Words with a similar meaning to alteration:

• change
• modification
• adjustment
• amendment
• revision

Antonyms of alteration

Words with the opposite meaning to alteration:

• preservation
• maintenance

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