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Alteration
01
a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another
Examples
after the medication, she experienced an alteration in her mood.
the alteration in the town's dynamics after the factory closed was evident to all residents.
02
the act or process of changing the appearance or form of something, such as a piece of clothing, etc.
Examples
she took her dress to the tailor for an alteration before the big event.
after buying the oversized suit, he knew it would need some alteration to fit perfectly.
03
a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different
Examples
The alteration of the document was done to correct a typo.
She requested an alteration to the agreement before signing it.
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