Alteration Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɔɫtɝˈeɪʃən

awl-ter-AY-shun

UK

ˌɒltəɹˈeɪʃən

ol-tuh-RAY-shun

परिभाषा

A change or adjustment made to something, especially to improve it or make it suitable for a different purpose.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Usually used in formal or technical contexts. Commonly refers to changes in documents, clothing, plans, or structures. 'Make an alteration' is the typical phrase. Not as strong as 'transformation,' which implies a more complete change.

• Spanish: modificación - alteración (cambio)
• Portuguese (BR): alteração - modificação
• Portuguese (PT): alteração - modificação
• Chinese (Simplified): 更改 - 修改
• Chinese (Traditional): 更改 - 修改
• Hindi: परिवर्तन - संशोधन
• Arabic: تغيير - تعديل
• Bengali: পরিবর্তন - সংশোধন
• Russian: изменение - корректировка
• Japanese: 変更 - 修正
• Vietnamese: sự thay đổi - sự điều chỉnh
• Korean: 변경 - 수정
• Turkish: değişiklik - düzeltme
• Urdu: تبدیلی - ترمیم
• Indonesian: perubahan - penyesuaian

उदाहरण वाक्य

The tailor made an alteration to my dress.

basic

Any alteration to this contract must be approved.

basic

We noticed an alteration in the building’s design.

basic

Is it possible to get a quick alteration on these pants before tonight?

natural

The last-minute alteration saved the event from disaster.

natural

He made a small alteration in his speech after getting feedback.

natural