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   alteration

   /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of altering or being altered: "careful alteration of old buildings"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin alteratio(n-), from the verb alterare (see alter).

   Derivatives

   • 1. alterative adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALTERATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALTERATION definition: 1. a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ALTERATION is the act or process of altering something : the state of being altered. How to use alteration in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALTERATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ALTERATION meaning: 1. a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something: 2…. Learn more.

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   Alteration definition: the act or process of altering; the state of being altered. See examples of ALTERATION used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALTERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An alteration is a change in the physical structure or substance of the earth. Metamorphic rocks are formed by the alteration of preexisting igneous or sedimentary rocks, usually by intense heat or pressure, or mineralizing fluids.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of alteration – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   ALTERATION definition: a change, or the process of changing something: . Learn more.

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   alteration. The pants are too long, the jacket too tight and the vest is too short. Looks like your suit is in need of some serious alteration, or adjustment. No one knows alterations like tailors.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'alteration' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Definitions of 'alteration'. 1. An alteration is a change in or to something. [...] 2. The alteration of something is the process of changing it. [...] More.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishalteration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of alteration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › alterationAlteration - definition of alteration by The Free Dictionary

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    noun. The process or result of making or becoming different: change, modification, mutation, permutation, variation. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus.