alteration

Definition

  • noun: the act, process, or result of changing or altering something
  • noun: the act or process of 'altering'

Examples

  • The addition of a glossary is the only significant 'alteration' [='change, modification'] to the book.

  • They did a good job on the dress 'alteration'.

  • He made 'alterations' in/to his will.

Movie quotes

  • (..) If she had a guy, I'd have known, believe me. - Sewing was her life. - Did you two ever work together? Sure. Me and Pam Malavesi used to help her do alterations for old Mrs Lippman. Can you give me Mrs Lippman's address? I need to talk to her. CALUMET CITY, IL So powerful. So beautiful. Precious? (..)
    1991 The Silence of the Lambs