alteration
/ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/
alteration
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- 1.
The act of changing or making something different. It refers to modifying the original form or state. For example, it can be used when tailoring clothes to fit, or when changing a plan.
"The alteration of the clothes made them fit perfectly."
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The tailor made a small alteration to my shirt.
The tailor made a small alteration to my shirt.
We need to discuss the proposed alterations to the project plan.
We need to discuss the proposed alterations to the project plan.
The building's structural alterations required special permits.
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How do you pronounce alteration?
alteration is pronounced [/ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does alteration mean?
alteration means "alteration". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is alteration?
alteration is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with alteration?
Example: "The tailor made a small alteration to my shirt." — used to mean "alteration".
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