Alteration

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/

Alteration (noun)

  1. a small change made to something to improve or correct it
  2. a change made to clothing to fit better
  3. a change made to a legal document or contract

Examples

  • The alteration of the plan improved the outcome.
  • An alteration in the schedule was necessary.

Common collocations: make an alteration, slight alteration, significant alteration, clothing alteration, make an alteration

Synonyms of Alteration

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Alteration

  • — referring to lack of change
  • — referring to unchanging state