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alteration

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use alteration in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change”

(noun) an alteration is when something is changed or adjusted a little bit. It's like when you change your clothes to look better or fix a piece of homework to make it correct.

Example

The alteration to her dress made it fit perfectly for the party.

Example

He didn't make any alteration to his story, even though it had mistakes.

Example

What kind of alteration did you make to your project before turning it in?

Context: “fashion”

(noun) an alteration can also mean modifying clothing to fit a person better. For example, if your pants are too long, you might take them to a tailor for an alteration.

Example

The tailor completed the alteration, and now the dress fits just right.

Example

She refused to get any alteration on the jeans because she liked them as they were.

Example

How much will the alteration cost for these pants?

How to pronounce alteration

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən]

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