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Meaning alteration meaning

What does alteration mean?

alteration

— noun (= change, modification) 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 (= revision) the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) it would require a drastic revision of his opinion

Synonyms alteration synonyms

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alteration English » English

change modification transformation variation conversion mutation revision adjustment shift transmutation amendment correction changes transition difference changing permutation development commutation about-face update turn switch substitution shuffle reshuffle remake reduction rearrangement modernization metamorphosis innovation fluctuation falsification distortion deviation adaptation wrangling vicissitude vary upheaval unstableness twisting turnover turning tuning translation transfiguration transfer tilth

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Simple sentences

There has been an alteration in our plans.

Any alteration to this certificate renders it invalid, and use of an altered certificate could constitute a criminal offence.

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Oh, darling, a slight alteration in plans.

I have reason to believe that 16 years ago..a minor alteration was performed..throughout the entire 8000 cubic miles of its own fabric.

There's no alteration, celebration, no argumentation and no qualification in this mess that escapes my little eye!

You know, I don't know if it's occurred to you or not. but with very little alteration. the two could be made completely different.

Remotely subject to alteration.

You think then that the alteration is in respect of that?

And if we found the alteration were in respect of something else, why, I would feel bound to find that money myself.

Why not? Wellington House has no fire escape or fire doors and the building wouldn't stand the alteration.

And after much careful and calm meditation. the class has refused to advise alteration. on the usual law that is called gravitation.

To make an alteration in the. evolvement of an organic life system is fatal.

Prepare them for the alteration of Gant's suspected course. Give them that course.

No change in speed, but we've got another alteration of course.

But even they, ruthless though they are, would think twice before making such a radical alteration to the timeline.

T-minus-20 to energy alteration.

But he too has a mind alteration afterwards and goes on a killing spree.

Darling, a slight alteration in plans.

See, there are certain chemical changes that can take place inside rock. which cause a physical alteration to its structure.

Miss grep, we are discussing the alteration of. of your entire future.

Elena proved to be totally inconsistent. It's pure alteration, as ortega would say.

But if the tranquilliser does not function, which is clearly impossible, then a radical alteration of our thought patterns must be in order.

With one minor alteration.

Wellington House has no fire escape or fire doors and the building wouldn't stand the alteration.

And after much careful and calm meditation,...the class has refused to advise alteration...on the usual law that is called gravitation.

Prepare and give them the alteration of Gant's suspected course.

This leads to the alteration of the entire genetics of all known useful plants.

Methinks it should be now a huge eclipse of sun and moon and that th'affrighted globe did yawn at alteration.

I made a small alteration to the atomic bombardment time.

I was by no means certain that he had noticed the sounds, although a strange alteration had now taken place in his demeanour.

I conducted a full-phase examination of the Photostat I was provided. to determine whether there'd been alteration in any form.

A Photostat examined microscopically. would show any alteration in the paper.

Computer scan for signs of cryonic freezing or body alteration.

It seems the, uh, the villagers have made a little, tiny alteration to the height.

All right. but I'll need some tactical information in return-- your genetic alteration techniques for a start.

The alteration to your mental capacity.

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Slowing the rate of alteration is the only rational course of action, given the potential outcomes.

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