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Alteration

usgb/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃn/Volume
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Widespread Use

The term is common in everyday contexts, often relating to small-scale changes.

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They made some alterations to the event schedule.
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Beyond Clothing

'Alteration' isn't limited to tailoring; it applies to any modification.

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Our plans for the weekend required some alterations due to the weather.
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