alteration
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण ऑल्टरेशन
परिवर्तन, बदलाव, संशोधन
Core word
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[C] ~ (to/in sth)
a change to something that makes it different
परिवर्तन, बदलाव, संशोधन
- They made some alterations to the house before moving in.
- an alteration in the timetable
- The tailor made a small alteration to the suit.
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- There has been no alteration in the exam dates.
- Major alterations to the plan will cost extra.
Synonyms change modification adjustment amendment revision
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[U]
the act of making a change to something
बदलने की क्रिया, फेरबदल
- The dress needs alteration before the wedding.
- The rules are subject to alteration.
- The alteration of the old building took six months.
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- Alteration of the data is a serious offence.
- Any alteration of the document must be signed by an officer.
Synonyms changing modification
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
alteration + to + noun
Use to after alteration for the thing that is changed.
जिस चीज़ में बदलाव हो, उसके लिए 'alteration' के बाद 'to' आता है।
- They made several alterations to the plan.
- The alteration to the timetable was announced today.
alteration in + noun (condition)
In shows a change in a quantity or condition.
'In' मात्रा या स्थिति में परिवर्तन बताता है।
- There was a slight alteration in the weather.
countable and uncountable use
Alterations are specific changes; alteration can also name the act of changing.
'Alterations' विशिष्ट बदलाव हैं; 'alteration' बदलने की क्रिया को भी बताता है।
- The shirt needs alteration.
- Tailors do alterations on clothes.
make / carry out + alterations
Verbs of doing go with alteration as an object.
करने वाली क्रियाएँ 'alteration' के साथ object के रूप में आती हैं।
- The builder carried out alterations to the house.
alteration vs alternative
Alteration means a change; alternative means another choice. Students often mix them up.
Alteration का अर्थ बदलाव है; alternative का अर्थ दूसरा विकल्प। विद्यार्थी प्रायः इन्हें मिला देते हैं।
- The alteration was small, and an alternative was also offered.
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adjective + alteration
minormajorslightstructuralnecessary
- The school made structural alterations to the old hall.
verb + alteration
makeneedsuggestcarry outapprove
- The tailor suggested a small alteration.
alteration + noun
chargeworkrequestplan
- The shop charges for alteration work.
alteration to / in
to the planto the buildingin the ratein the rule
- An alteration to the rule was approved.
alteration + verb
improvespoildelaysuit
- The alteration did not spoil the design.
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- The tailor made an alteration to the length of the sleeves.
दर्ज़ी ने आस्तीन की लंबाई में बदलाव किया।
- The board approved a minor alteration to the syllabus.
बोर्ड ने पाठ्यक्रम में एक छोटे बदलाव को मंज़ूरी दी।
- No alteration is allowed in the answer sheet after submission.
जमा करने के बाद उत्तर-पुस्तिका में कोई बदलाव अनुमत नहीं है।
- The house needed major alterations before they moved in.
उनके रहने आने से पहले घर में बड़े बदलाव की ज़रूरत थी।
- Radhika noticed a sudden alteration in his voice.
राधिका ने उसकी आवाज़ में अचानक बदलाव देखा।
- Any alteration in the form must be signed by the officer.
form में किसी भी बदलाव पर अधिकारी के हस्ताक्षर होने चाहिए।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Please make some alteration of the plan.
✓ Please make some alterations to the plan.
Alteration takes to for the thing changed, not of.
बदली जाने वाली चीज़ के लिए 'alteration' के बाद 'to' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Alteration, change and modification all mean making something different, but they differ in size and formality.
'Alteration', 'change' और 'modification' तीनों किसी को भिन्न बनाने का अर्थ रखते हैं, पर आकार और औपचारिकता में भिन्न हैं।
A change to something so that it fits or works differently, often small.
किसी चीज़ में ऐसा बदलाव कि वह भिन्न रूप से फिट या काम करे, प्रायः छोटा।
- The tailor made an alteration.
The general word for becoming or making different.
भिन्न होने या करने के लिए सामान्य शब्द।
- There was a change in the plan.
A careful change to improve something, often technical.
किसी चीज़ को बेहतर बनाने के लिए सावधानी से किया गया बदलाव, प्रायः तकनीकी।
- The engine needed a modification.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
change modification adjustment amendment revision changing
?Which word?
Do not confuse alteration (a change) and altercation (a noisy argument).
Alteration (परिवर्तन) और altercation (ज़ोर-ज़ोर से होने वाली बहस, झगड़ा) में भ्रम न करें।