alteration
noun
al·ter·a·tion
ˌȯl-tə-ˈrā-shən 
plural alterations
1
: the act or process of altering something
The dress needs alteration for a proper fit.
: the state of being altered
2
: the result of changing or altering something: such as
a
: a change made in fitting a garment
no charge for alterations
b
: a change in a legal instrument that alters its legal effect
She made some alterations to her will.
c
: a mineral that has been altered by a chemical process : metasomatism
Examples of alteration in a Sentence
the alteration of the pattern
They did a good job on the dress alteration.
He made alterations in his will.
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Alex Freedland, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Dykstra told Ohio’s News-Herald the house looks exactly as Wright planned, though with some invisible alterations to meet current building regulations.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
Leverage the alteration in society, shifts in dress code policy and the transition to accessible and aspirational wardrobe staples to level up in all ways — professionally and personally.
—Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alteration. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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alteration
noun
al·ter·ation
ˌȯl-tə-ˈrā-shən
1
a
: the act or process of altering
b
: the state of being altered
2
: the result of altering : modification
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