Definition of alteration
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 She made some alterations to her will.
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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.
Origin and Etymology of alteration
see alter
First Known Use: 14th century
ALTERATION Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of alteration for English Language Learners
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: the act, process, or result of changing or altering something
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1 : the act or process of changing something She began alteration of the design.
2 : the result of changing : modification a minor alteration
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