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alteration

UK
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

alterationnoun
alterations
pl
UK
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/
The tailor made an alteration to the dress to ensure it fit perfectly.
Le tailleur a apporté une modification à la robe pour qu’elle tombe parfaitement.
Additional translations
retoucheEn couture.
changement
Synonyms
modification
shift
amendment
revision
transformation
variation
adjustment
change
alterationadjective
UK
/ˌɔːl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɔl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., alteration service) rather than as a predicative adjective.
de retouchesAttributif ; commerce de l’habillement.
She took her gown to an alteration shop for a final fitting.
Elle a porté sa robe à un atelier de retouches pour un dernier essayage.

Definitions

alterationnoun
The action or process of changing or modifying something.
The tailor made an alteration to the dress to ensure it fit perfectly.
A change, modification, or adjustment made to something.
The building underwent several alterations to improve its energy efficiency.
alterationadjective
Attributive: relating to clothing adjustments or other services that perform alterations.
She took her gown to an alteration shop for a final fitting.
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