alteration

Intermediate

/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

noun
A change or adjustment

alteration in a sentence

  • “The dress needed an alteration to fit.”
  • “The alteration of the pattern.”
  • “They did a good job on the dress alteration .”
  • “He made alterations in his will.”

What does “alteration” mean?

alteration (noun) means a change or adjustment. It is pronounced /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "alteration" mean?
alteration (noun) means: A change or adjustment
How do you pronounce "alteration"?
"alteration" is pronounced /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "alteration" in a sentence?
Here is "alteration" used in a sentence: The dress needed an alteration to fit.

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