Definition of alteration

Definitions

Noun

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

Noun

the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

Noun

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion"

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Synonyms

adjustment change modification revision

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More General Terms

change happening natural event occurrence occurrent transformation translation

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More Specific Terms

acceleration accommodation adaptation avulsion birth break breakup chromosomal mutation conversion damage death decease deceleration decrease deformation destabilization detachment development distraction drop-off easing expiry fluctuation genetic mutation harm impairment increase laxation lessening loosening loss of consciousness metamorphosis misdirection moderation modulation mutation nascence nascency nativity play qualification relief reorganization retardation revolution scintillation separation sex change shift shimmer slowing sparkling sublimation surprise tightening transfiguration transformation transition transmutation tune twinkle vagary variation

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