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
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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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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Many of the alterations Couture and Lansing made — like taking down the pink dining room wallpaper — were aesthetic changes to better accommodate their guests.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
Businesses should set up alerts to monitor for suspicious activity across the spectrum, from logins to policy alterations.
—Josh Orrison, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The alterations between fans and police were captured on video, and clips that have circulated online reveal intense scenes.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alteration. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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