alteration

UK
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

alterationnoun
alterations
pl
UK
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/
The alteration in the schedule was unexpected.
Изменение в расписании было неожиданным.
The software underwent a significant alteration.
Программное обеспечение претерпело значительную модификацию.
The dress needed an alteration to fit properly.
Платье нуждалось в переделке, чтобы сидеть правильно.
alterationadjective
UK
/ˌɔːl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɔl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., alteration service) rather than as a predicative adjective.

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.