alteration
pronunciation
How to pronounce alteration in British English:
UK [ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn]
How to pronounce alteration in American English:
US [ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
- the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
Word Origin
- alteration (n.)
- late 14c., "action of altering," from Old French alteracion (14c.) "change, alteration," and directly from Medieval Latin alterationem (nominative alteratio), noun of action from past participle stem of Late Latin alterare (see alter). Meaning "change in character or appearance" is from 1530s; that of "change in ready-made clothes to suit a customer's specifications" is from 1901. Related: Alterations.
Example
- 1. The corona will be the most dramatic alteration in the profile of the building in a century .
- 2. That alters the ice 's reflectiveness , but the consequences of that alteration are not really understood .
- 3. You have an alteration service ?
- 4. Ultimately , it may pave the way for the genetic alteration of human embryos , several embryologists and biomedical ethicists said .
- 5. Next , learn to sew or find a dry cleaner who can . Repairs go without saying , and a little alteration can upgrade an item 's fashion rating no end .