alterational‧ter‧a‧tion /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən $ ˌɒːl-/ ●●○ AWL noun [countable, uncountable] 
If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing.alteration in Have you noticed any alteration in the patient’s behaviour?minor/major etc alterations The King’s Arms pub is to undergo extensive alterations.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I've sent the suit to a tailor for alterations.
- Max walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression.
- She noticed the alteration in his looks and manner.
- We're having some alterations made to our house.
- Your essay looks fine -- I've suggested one or two minor alterations here and there in the margin.
- All patient areas require alteration, decoration and cleaning from time to time.
- As from the effective date shown on your attached policy schedule the following alteration applies to the wording of your policy.
- I can wear an old suit with a little alteration so it will be more reasonable.
- The general interior layout is magnificent, but later alterations have made the decoration of a lower standard.
- The government is only cautiously expanding the limited free-market alterations of its socialist economy begun four years ago.
- Your 90 2.5 petrol will run perfectly on lead free petrol with no alteration.
THESAURUS
noun [countable, uncountable] a situation in which someone or something becomes different, or the act of making something different: · There was a sudden change in the weather.· We are living in a period of great change.· He was told to make some slight changes to his essay.
noun [countable, uncountable] a change, especially a small one that happens naturally or gradually, or one that is made in order to improve something: · I noticed a slight alteration in her behaviour.· They had to make some alterations to their original theory.
noun [countable, uncountable] a change made to a system or law in order to improve it: · He called for a reform of our outdated voting system.· Many people opposed the economic reforms.
noun [countable] a change, especially in people’s attitudes or in the way they do things, or in the position of someone or something: · a shift in public opinion about the war· There has been a noticeable shift in government policy on education.· There needs to be a major shift away from road transport to rail transport.· After he died, there was a dramatic shift in the balance of power.
a big change, especially in someone’s opinions or moods: · There has been a big swing toward the Democrats (=many more people are supporting them).· The drug can cause mood swings.
noun [countable, uncountable] a change in something – used when something changes often: · fluctuations in the value of the dollar· temperature fluctuations· fluctuations in his mood· There has been some fluctuation in productivity levels.
Longman Language Activatorwhen things change · There have been so many changes around here lately that I'm not sure what's happening any more.· A lot of people are frightened of change.change in · There was a sudden change in the weather.· House plants are often sensitive to changes in temperature.· The delay was the result of a change in the way that we administer the grants.social/economic/political etc change · 1989 was a year of great political change in eastern Europe.big change/major change · There have been big changes in the way languages are taught in schools.a change for the better/worse · For most ordinary workers, the new tax laws represent a change for the worse.
a change in something, especially one that has happened gradually or naturally: · The relationship between the United States and China has altered in recent years.alteration in: · She noticed the alteration in his looks and manner.· Max walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression.
also turnround British a complete change from a bad economic situation to a good one, or a change from failing to succeeding: · BRITCON's turnround has been achieved by drastic reductions in manpower.· The team's dramatic turnaround is attributed to their new coach Bill Snyder.turnaround in: · The expected turnaround in the beer industry has, for various reasons, not yet occurred.
a big change in your life or in the way things are organized, especially when this causes problems and anxiety: · Moving to a different school can be a big upheaval for young children.political/social/economic etc upheaval: · The company managed to survive the economic upheavals of the last 20 years.emotional upheaval: · Changing jobs can be an exciting challenge, but it can also be a time of great emotional upheaval.
a complete change in the way of doing things or thinking, because of new ideas or methods: · They argue that our schools are failing our children, and that the education system needs a revolution.revolution in: · Einstein's General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.scientific/technological/social etc revolution: · The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution, based on microelectronics.
a complete change in something or someone, especially so that there is a great improvement: transformation of: · The transformation of the Inner Harbor included new office buildings, and a marketplace of small shops and food stalls.transformation from something to something: · Her friends and neighbors watched her transformation from shy local girl to famous movie actress.transformation in: · The last great overall transformation in American business took place between 1890 and 1910, when the modern corporation was forged.transformation into: · Today, spruced-up Times Square is in the midst of a surprising transformation into a family-oriented entertainment center. undergo a transformation: · It is rare for a person to undergo a dramatic transformation in his political thinking, but it does happen.
a change made in order to improve something · We need some changes if we are going to make this company successful.· I can't get used to all these changes.change to · He hates all changes to his routine.· The computers will record any changes to the system.change in · We are working to bring about changes in the laws concerning the rights of children.make a change · The producer wants to make some changes to the script before we get the director on board.big/major change · Labor Secretary Lynn Martin recommended major changes in the management operations of the company.
a change made to something, especially a small change which makes it different but not completely different: · I've sent the suit to a tailor for alterations.alteration to: · We're having some alterations made to our house.minor alterations (=small changes): · Your essay looks fine -- I've suggested one or two minor alterations here and there in the margin.
a change made to a system, especially a political system, in order to improve it or make it more fair: · Feminists sought legal reforms to ensure that women had genuinely equal opportunities.economic/educational/welfare etc reform: · The Socialists have promised a programme of radical political and economic reform.reform in: · Reforms in agriculture, although slow, are beginning to have an impact.reform of: · the reform of local governmentradical reform: · The revival in the island's economy has come about because of radical reforms introduced over the past three years.
the process of changing something, especially a piece of writing, by correcting it or including new information: · I've written the article, but it needs a lot of revision.· The book went through several revisions before the publisher was finally satisfied with it.revision of/to: · These amendments constitute the most significant revision of U.S. asylum law since the Refugee Act of 1980.
a situation in which a lot of changes are very quickly made in a system, company, or organization in order to make it more effective: · The department has not performed well and is badly in need of a shake-up.shake-up of: · The Administration is planning a thorough shake-up of the welfare system.
a complete change in the way a system or a group of people is organized: · The company is bringing in a team of consultants to oversee the reorganization.reorganization of: · Next came the total reorganization of the Mexican Attorney General's Office.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. The King’s Arms pub is to undergo extensive alterations.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing. The King’s Arms pub is to undergo extensive alterations.· Later astronomers made extensive alterations, and added new groups made up of stars stolen from the existing 48.
· As well as the crushing effects described above, many of the rocks in the thrust zone suffered hydrothermal alteration.· The ultrabasic rocks have been extensively affected by several phases of hydrothermal alteration.· These hills result from hydrothermal alteration of the granites which are characteristic of the area.
· The general interior layout is magnificent, but later alterations have made the decoration of a lower standard.· There are many later alterations and additions.
· What, then, could explain such major alterations?· Iron fittings could replace wooden components gradually, allowing major alterations to take place over a long period.· Such change can cause minor or even major alterations in the manner in which the total system functions.· They may include more major alterations, such as widening a door for a wheelchair.· The Springboks had to make a major alteration at half-time owing to an injury to Van Straaten.· The body has undergone major alterations.· On this occasion, so late in the proceedings, we continued to make major alterations.
· She performed a few minor alterations on her body to make her feel better.· An unacceptable deterioration of glycaemic control occurs when control can not readily be restored by a minor alteration of the treatment regimen.· Archelaus Archelaus, who was roughly contemporary with Diogenes, seems to have taken over Anaxagoras' system, with minor alterations.· An earlier draft had been rejected by the King who had requested a number of minor alterations.
· Changes in his wardrobe were one thing, radical alterations in the traditional country code were quite another.
· All church buildings are subject to normal planning control over, for example, changes of use and significant alterations.
· The slightest alteration in the chemical balance would result immediately in a race of exploded beetles.· Imagine, now, a slight alteration in the commercial.· From their responses, slight alterations to some of the questions were made and the response categories were refined.· Two departments rely mainly on a single source for their forecasts with perhaps slight alterations to incorporate their own views.· The day before admission he developed an unsteady gait with slight alterations in mood and behaviour.
· Ask for quotes for the full job, which will including fitting charges, plus any structural alterations needed.· The licensing board may itself order structural alterations to be executed under s.36.· Perhaps you ought to reconsider the bathroom and toilet provision, which will require expensive structural alterations and affect your pricing proposals.· The corresponding provision for licensed premises with regard to structural alterations directed by the licensing board will be found in s.36.
VERB· Unlike sleep, rest does not involve an alteration in conscious level.· His conversions involve few external visible alterations or internal subdivision of rooms.· It should not involve a fundamental alteration of the position's particular requirements.· Such investigations may simply involve iterative selective alterations to the tagset used with monitoring of any improvement or degradation in performance.
· Legal experts say it is worth protecting cheques until the new laws come in by making the alterations.· I had the feeling Ted might have gotten a tattoo or something, made some drastic alteration in himself.· If the valuation officer himself makes an alteration for whatever reason, for example, a renewed right exists.· It has also to be recognized that all owners may need to make alterations and improvements to their property from time to time.· The idea is to give the editor plenty of room to make changes and alterations.· The scientists who designed Turry's remarkable suit have made a few alterations.· Criticised for making so many alterations since becoming manager, Taylor is now looking for stability.
· All patient areas require alteration, decoration and cleaning from time to time.· Perhaps you ought to reconsider the bathroom and toilet provision, which will require expensive structural alterations and affect your pricing proposals.
· The fort underwent several alterations before it seems to have been systematically demolished early in the second century.· The body has undergone major alterations.· The scene of many public ceremonies and processions prior to the Reformation, the church underwent many alterations.
WORD FAMILYnounalterationverbalter
a small change that makes someone or something slightly different, or the process of this changealteration to If you make alterations to the Windows setup, save the new settings before closing.alteration in Have you noticed any alteration in the patient’s behaviour?minor/major etc alterations The King’s Arms pub is to undergo extensive alterations.