alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 3500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
an alteration to [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The tailor made an alteration to the dress so it would fit better.
- We need to make some alterations to the plan before presenting it.
- The building underwent several alterations during its renovation.
- Any alterations to the contract must be approved by both parties.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
an alteration on [a garment]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I took my suit for alterations before the wedding.
- The shop offers free alterations on all purchases.
- She had a quick alteration done to shorten the sleeves.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Scientists studied the genetic alterations caused by the experiment.
- The mineral showed alterations after exposure to heat.
- Alterations in the ecosystem can affect many species.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The scientist saw an alteration in the plant's DNA.
- Heat made an alteration in the rock.
- An alteration in the cells can cause disease.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
al - ter - a - tion (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Take your suit to the alterations department for fitting.
- The alterations department is on the second floor.
make an alteration
1/mˈeɪk ən ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
To change something slightly
To change something a little bit.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We had to make an alteration to the design after the client’s feedback.
- She made a quick alteration to her speech before going on stage.