alteration

noun

ˌȯl-tə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce alteration (audio)
Definition of alterationnext
as in change
the act, process, or result of making different there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk

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Recent Examples of alteration The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 But California carries such power and influence that a bad result in Meta's home state could lead to much steeper penalties, including a broader overhaul that forces fundamental alterations to key algorithms. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Investigators had not identified any suspects in the theft or VIN alteration and had not determined when the VIN was altered, CHP said. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But calendar alterations are just one of the many challenges players are facing. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alteration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
  1. change
  2. difference
  3. modification
Noun
  • Flock Safety announced some changes to its policies in mid-August after reports of misuse, including requiring officers to enter specific codes.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • That difference was on display Wednesday in metro Atlanta when a Chinese auto parts company’s American division opened a new regional headquarters and factory.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The fundamental difference is that there is no longer a coronation, and the new monarch automatically becomes king upon the death of his predecessor.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Big science, big detectors One modification that NASA made included building a large focal plane, the component of the telescope that collects light, made up of 18 wide area near-infrared detectors.
    — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to higher loan rates, new borrowing limits and the modification or phasing out of some repayment plans are also at play.
    — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of modification

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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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