Alteration and Modulation

Alteration

Alteration noun - The act, process, or result of making different.
Usage example: there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk
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Synonyms for Alteration

Modulation and alteration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Modulation" instead a noun "Alteration".

Modulation

Modulation noun - The act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect).
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Synonyms for Modulation

Alteration and modulation are semantically related. You can use "Alteration" instead a noun "Modulation".

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