alteration
/ˌɒl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
The action or process of altering or being altered; a change or modification.
Key Academic Collocations
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alterationalteralteredalteringunaltered
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
modificationchangeamendmentadjustmenttransformation
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The two maps illustrate significant structural alterations to the harbor layout between 1995 and the present day."
"Climate change has induced permanent alterations in the seasonal migration timetables of Arctic waterfowl."
"Only minor alterations were required to adapt the decommissioned railway depot into a contemporary community arts center."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Exceptional noun for Task 1 map comparisons: 'underwent significant alterations', 'witnessed radical alterations'.