noun
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an adjustment, change, or modification
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the act of altering or state of being altered
Other Word Forms
- prealteration noun
- proalteration adjective
- realteration noun
Etymology
Origin of alteration
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English alteracioun, from Medieval Latin alterātiōn-, stem of alterātiō; equivalent to alter + -ation
Example Sentences
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A fundraising appeal to support the alterations needed to allow him to return to the family home has so far raised more than £24,000.
From BBC
The researchers also observed notable alterations in immune system cells.
From Science Daily
The items up for sale include six letters to Rice detailing everything from compliments on alterations made to Christie's clothing by Rice and details of payments for said alterations.
From BBC
Rather than building up mutations gradually over time, this process can create dozens or even hundreds of genetic alterations in a single catastrophic episode.
From Science Daily
The FTC has no legal authority to force Apple News to make any alterations to its platform or processes.
From BBC
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