alteration meaning
alteration :
a change, modification
noun
▪ She made an alteration to her dress.
▪ She changed her dress.
▪ The alteration improved the fit of the shirt.
▪ The change made the shirt fit better.
paraphrasing
▪ modification – a change
▪ adjustment – a small change
▪ revision – a change
▪ transformation – a big change
Pronunciation
alteration [ˌɔːl.təˈreɪ.ʃən]
The stress is on the 'ray' syllable and sounds like 'awl-tuh-ray-shuhn'.
Common phrases and grammar about alteration
alteration - Common meaning
noun
a change, modification
Part of Speech Changes for "alteration"
▪ alter (verb) – to change
▪ alterable (adjective) – able to be changed
▪ altered (adjective) – changed
▪ alternate (verb) – to switch
Common Expressions with "alteration"
▪ make an alteration – to change something
▪ request an alteration – ask to change something
▪ no alteration – no change
▪ significant alteration – big change
Important examples of alteration in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, alteration often refers to changes made to documents or plans.
Example of a confusing word: alternative (a choice or option)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Alteration is used to describe a change, often in plans or documents, in TOEIC Part 5 questions.
alteration
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
minor alteration
a small change, used when describing slight adjustments.
undergo alteration
to experience a change, used when talking about processes.
Differences between similar words and alteration
alteration
,
change
differences
alteration is often used for formal or specific modifications, while change is more general.
alteration
,
alteration is used for specific or formal changes, while modification is often a smaller or less formal change.
differences
alteration refers to a specific change, often formal, whereas modification can be any change, big or small.
Words with the same origin as alteration
The origin of alteration
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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