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Definition alteration in American English

alteration noun

noun
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of making a change in the appearance or form of something

Example

Alteration of the apartment without the landlord's permission is forbidden.

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1.1

a change in the appearance or form of something

Example

The editor made a few minor alterations to the text.

Example

Have you noticed any alteration in her behavior?

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2

a small change made to a piece of clothing to make it fit correctly

Example

I'm having some alterations made to the dress.

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Definition alteration in American English