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   Al·ter·a·tion

   /ˌôltəˈrāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of altering or being altered: "alterations had to be made"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin alteratio(n-), from the verb alterare (see alter).

   Derivatives

   • 1. alterative adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALTERATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something: Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents. The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in. Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary. Synonyms. adjustment (CHANGE) amendment.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › alterationAlteration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of alteration. noun. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) synonyms: revision. see more. noun. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) synonyms: adjustment, modification. see more. noun. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALTERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · An alteration is a change in or to something. Making some simple alterations to your diet will make you feel fitter. [ + to/in] The structural alterations made to the house were planned with Gail's help. [ Also + of] Synonyms: change, adjustment, shift, amendment More Synonyms of alteration. 2. uncountable noun.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishALTERATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   alteration. noun [ C, U ] uk / ˌɔːlt ə rˈeɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. a change, or the process of changing something: We've made a few alterations to the kitchen. (Definition of alteration from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishalteration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of alteration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Alteration definition: the act or process of altering; the state of being altered. See examples of ALTERATION used in a sentence.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › alterationalteration | meaning of alteration in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   alteration meaning, definition, what is alteration: a small change that makes someone or som...: Learn more.