noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
extensive
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Later astronomers made extensive alterations , and added new groups made up of stars stolen from the existing 48.
hydrothermal
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As well as the crushing effects described above, many of the rocks in the thrust zone suffered hydrothermal alteration .
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The ultrabasic rocks have been extensively affected by several phases of hydrothermal alteration .
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These hills result from hydrothermal alteration of the granites which are characteristic of the area.
late
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The general interior layout is magnificent, but later alterations have made the decoration of a lower standard.
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There are many later alterations and additions.
major
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What, then, could explain such major alterations ?
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Iron fittings could replace wooden components gradually, allowing major alterations to take place over a long period.
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Such change can cause minor or even major alterations in the manner in which the total system functions.
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They may include more major alterations , such as widening a door for a wheelchair.
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The Springboks had to make a major alteration at half-time owing to an injury to Van Straaten.
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The body has undergone major alterations .
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On this occasion, so late in the proceedings, we continued to make major alterations .
minor
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She performed a few minor alterations on her body to make her feel better.
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An unacceptable deterioration of glycaemic control occurs when control can not readily be restored by a minor alteration of the treatment regimen.
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Archelaus Archelaus, who was roughly contemporary with Diogenes, seems to have taken over Anaxagoras' system, with minor alterations .
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An earlier draft had been rejected by the King who had requested a number of minor alterations .
radical
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Changes in his wardrobe were one thing, radical alterations in the traditional country code were quite another.
significant
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All church buildings are subject to normal planning control over, for example, changes of use and significant alterations .
slight
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The slightest alteration in the chemical balance would result immediately in a race of exploded beetles.
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Imagine, now, a slight alteration in the commercial.
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From their responses, slight alterations to some of the questions were made and the response categories were refined.
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Two departments rely mainly on a single source for their forecasts with perhaps slight alterations to incorporate their own views.
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The day before admission he developed an unsteady gait with slight alterations in mood and behaviour.
structural
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Ask for quotes for the full job, which will including fitting charges, plus any structural alterations needed.
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The licensing board may itself order structural alterations to be executed under s.36.
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Perhaps you ought to reconsider the bathroom and toilet provision, which will require expensive structural alterations and affect your pricing proposals.
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The corresponding provision for licensed premises with regard to structural alterations directed by the licensing board will be found in s.36.
■ VERB
involve
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Unlike sleep, rest does not involve an alteration in conscious level.
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His conversions involve few external visible alterations or internal subdivision of rooms.
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It should not involve a fundamental alteration of the position's particular requirements.
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Such investigations may simply involve iterative selective alterations to the tagset used with monitoring of any improvement or degradation in performance.
make
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Legal experts say it is worth protecting cheques until the new laws come in by making the alterations .
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I had the feeling Ted might have gotten a tattoo or something, made some drastic alteration in himself.
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If the valuation officer himself makes an alteration for whatever reason, for example, a renewed right exists.
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It has also to be recognized that all owners may need to make alterations and improvements to their property from time to time.
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The idea is to give the editor plenty of room to make changes and alterations .
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The scientists who designed Turry's remarkable suit have made a few alterations .
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Criticised for making so many alterations since becoming manager, Taylor is now looking for stability.
require
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All patient areas require alteration , decoration and cleaning from time to time.
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Perhaps you ought to reconsider the bathroom and toilet provision, which will require expensive structural alterations and affect your pricing proposals.
undergo
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The fort underwent several alterations before it seems to have been systematically demolished early in the second century.
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The body has undergone major alterations .
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The scene of many public ceremonies and processions prior to the Reformation, the church underwent many alterations .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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I've sent the suit to a tailor for alterations.
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Max walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression.
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She noticed the alteration in his looks and manner.
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We're having some alterations made to our house.
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Your essay looks fine -- I've suggested one or two minor alterations here and there in the margin.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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All patient areas require alteration , decoration and cleaning from time to time.
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As from the effective date shown on your attached policy schedule the following alteration applies to the wording of your policy.
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I can wear an old suit with a little alteration so it will be more reasonable.
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The general interior layout is magnificent, but later alterations have made the decoration of a lower standard.
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The government is only cautiously expanding the limited free-market alterations of its socialist economy begun four years ago.
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Your 90 2.5 petrol will run perfectly on lead free petrol with no alteration .