انگریزی

alteration

gb/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
A2 انگریزی
~ 3500
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B1 action
1

A change or adjustment

A small or complete change made to something.

استعمال کا انداز: an alteration to [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alteration' (countable, specific change) with 'change' (which can be broader and uncountable).
ہم معنی الفاظ
modification (Often used for technical or formal changes, especially in products or systems.)
متضاد الفاظ
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
لفظی تراکیب
make an alteration |minor alteration |significant alteration |structural alteration
موضوعات
daily life |work |design |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The shop made an alteration to my shirt.
  • We made an alteration to our travel plan.
  • She asked for an alteration to the dress.
اسم A2 action
2

Clothing adjustment for fit

A small change made to clothes so they fit well.

استعمال کا انداز: an alteration on [a garment]
عام غلطی:
Learners may not realize that 'alteration' in this sense is common in clothing stores and often pluralized as 'alterations'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
adjustment (A more general term that can apply to many contexts, not just clothing.)
لفظی تراکیب
pants alteration |dress alteration |alteration service
موضوعات
daily life |fashion |clothing |daily_life
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I need an alteration for my pants.
  • The store does free alterations.
  • He had an alteration on his jacket.
اسم technical B2 action
3

Scientific structural change

A change in how something is built or made inside, often in science.

ہم معنی الفاظ
mutation (Specifically refers to genetic changes; more precise in biology.)
لفظی تراکیب
genetic alteration |structural alteration |DNA alteration
موضوعات
science
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
alteration
IPA
GB/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
al - ter - a - tion (4 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: alteration
  • Plural: alteration, alterations
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
alterations noun
Core family
alter verb B1
Related words
alterable adjective alternative noun B1 alternatively adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unalterable adjective
عبارات

alterations department

1
/ˌɔltɚˈeɪʃənz dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase

Store area for clothing changes

Part of a store where they change clothes so they fit you.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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