alteration

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de modifier ou de changer quelque chose, souvent pour l'améliorer ou l'adapter.

A noun referring to the act or process of making a change or modification to something, often to improve or adapt it.

1. Change or modificationB1formal

   The act of making a change to something, often to improve or adapt it.

   modification

   • The tailor made a small alteration to the dress.
   • We need to discuss the alteration of the contract terms.
   • The alteration of the building's design took several weeks.

   Synonymesadjustmentamendmentchangemodificationrevisionshifttransformationvariation

2. Adjustment in clothingB1formal

   A change made to a garment to fit better or to alter its style.

   Retouche (de vêtement)

   • She took the suit to the tailor for alterations.
   • The alteration of the sleeves made the jacket more comfortable.
   • He requested a minor alteration to the hem of the trousers.

   Synonymesadjustmentchangefittingmodificationtailoring