alteration
gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Ingles
~ 3500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
action
1
A change or adjustment
A small or complete change made to something.
Padron ng paggamit:
an alteration to [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
Mga kasingkahulugan
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
Mga kasalungat
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Mga kolokasyon
make an alteration
|minor alteration
|significant alteration
|structural alteration
Mga tema
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
- We made an alteration to our travel plan.
- She asked for an alteration to the dress.
Pangngalan
A2
action
2
Clothing adjustment for fit
A small change made to clothes so they fit well.
Padron ng paggamit:
an alteration on [a garment]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
Mga kolokasyon
pants alteration
|dress alteration
|alteration service
Mga tema
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I need an alteration for my pants.
- The store does free alterations.
- He had an alteration on his jacket.
Pangngalan
technical
B2
action
3
Scientific structural change
A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.
Mga kasingkahulugan
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
Mga kolokasyon
genetic alteration
|structural alteration
|DNA alteration
Mga tema
science
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
al - ter - a - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: alteration
- Plural: alteration, alterations
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
alterations
noun
Core family
alter
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
alterations department
1/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store area for clothing changes
Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.