alter
/ˈɔltər/
noun
- A change or modification, especially a small one.
- After the alter, the jacket fit much better.
- The contract requires any alter to be approved in writing.
- The designer made a few alters to the original sketch.
verb
- To change or make different, usually in a small or moderate way.
- We had to alter our plans when the weather turned bad.
- The tailor will alter the dress to fit you perfectly.
- The new evidence could alter the outcome of the trial.
- To adjust or modify something to improve it or suit a new purpose.
- The software allows you to alter the color of the background.
- She altered the recipe by adding more garlic.
- He altered his speech to make it easier for children to understand.