Synonyms of alteration

alteration

noun

ˌȯl-tə-ˈrā-shən 

as in change

the act, process, or result of making different

there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• change
• difference
• modification
• amendment
• variation
• revision
• shift
• revise
• remodeling
• adjustment
• reworking
• redesign
• transformation
• refashioning
• mutation
• revamping
• review
• remaking
• fluctuation
• redoing
• reform
• deformation
• conversion
• distortion
• correction
• rectification
• metamorphosis
• replacement
• substitution
• oscillation
• displacement
• modulation
• regulation
• transfiguration
• tweak
• redo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilization
• fixation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alteration

Implementing even a small change to an analog system involves physical alterations such as wiring, disconnections, connections and hardware validation. — Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

One of the alterations was increasing the sidewalk speed limit to 10 mph from 5 mph. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026

This would also prohibit demolition and heavily regulate alterations to the structure, according to city staff. — Noah Daly august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

The tumor was an oligodendroglioma, a malignant tumor defined by two genetic alterations. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026