Alteration meaning

What does “alteration” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“alteration” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.

alteration

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
“the change was intended to increase sales”
“this storm is certainly a change for the worse”
Synonymschange modification
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
Synonymsmodification adjustment
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
“it would require a drastic revision of his opinion”
Synonymsrevision

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University