Meaning & use
altering
Changing something, especially slightly, in order to improve it or make it fit a purpose.
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The tailor spent an hour altering the suit so it would fit properly.
Altering the recipe slightly, she used honey instead of sugar.
A note on using this word
Implies a partial change rather than a complete transformation, often used for clothing, plans, or documents.
Words with a similar meaning
adjustingmodifying
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