# altering

Pronunciation: US say "AWL-tur-ing" /ˈɔl.təɹ.ɪŋ/; UK say "OL-ter-ing" /ˈɒl.təɹ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of alter. — present participle and gerund of alter
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of alter. Use this form for changing that is happening now or for the act of changing.
   - _The tailor is altering the jacket before the ceremony._
   - _Altering the agreement at this stage would delay everything._

## Noun

2. A change or modification made to something.
   - Simple: A change that someone makes to something.
   - _The altering of the contract terms needed approval from both sides._
   - _Investigators uncovered the altering of the company's official records._

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