Alterations: meaning, definitions and examples

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alterations

 

[ ษ’ltษ™หˆreษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion design

Alterations refer to changes made to clothing to better fit an individual's body. This can include taking in or letting out seams, shortening hems, or adjusting the waistline.

Synonyms

adjustments, changes, modifications

Examples of usage

  • The tailor made alterations to the dress so that it would fit perfectly.
  • After the alterations, the pants were much more comfortable to wear.
  • She requested alterations to the sleeves of the blouse.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

In legal terms, alterations can refer to changes made to a document or contract after it has been signed. These changes may require initials or signatures from all parties involved.

Synonyms

amendments, changes, revisions

Examples of usage

  • The alterations to the contract were minor and did not affect the overall agreement.
  • He noticed alterations to the will that had not been discussed beforehand.
  • The alterations to the document were deemed invalid as they were not properly executed.

Translations

Translations of the word "alterations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alteraรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร„nderungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perubahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmiany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๆ›ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modifications

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alteraciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸiklikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฏูŠู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmฤ›ny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmeny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๆ›ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spremembe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breytingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทะณะตั€ั–ัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸikliklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alteraciones

Word origin

The word 'alterations' originated from the Latin word 'alterare', meaning 'to change'. Over time, it came to be used in various fields such as fashion design and legal documents to signify modifications or adjustments. The practice of alterations in clothing dates back centuries, as tailors and seamstresses have long been skilled in customizing garments to fit individual bodies. In the legal context, alterations play a crucial role in ensuring that agreements and contracts accurately reflect the intentions of all parties involved.

See also: alter, alterably, alteration, altercation, altered, alterer, altering, alternating, inalterably, subaltern, unalterable, unaltered.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,504 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.