extensive alteration
collocation in Englishmeaningsofextensiveandalteration
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extensive
adjective
uk/ɪkˈsten.sɪv/us/ɪkˈsten.sɪv/
covering a large area; having a ...
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alteration
noun
uk/ˌɒl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/us/ˌɑːl.t̬əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure ...
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(Definition ofextensiveandalterationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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An unanticipated byproduct of thisextensivealterationwas the introduction of caries and the formation of abscesses.
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This means that it has to have a hoist for a wheelchair or other form ofextensivealterationwhich is already a criterion.
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After planning permission forextensivealterationwas given, it turned out that the house had some magnificent 18th century rooms.
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To be of any value as an accommodation ship, however, a battleship would requireextensivealteration to provide classrooms, messing accommodation, etc.
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We have achieved progress notably in respect of new dairies and dairies that have undergoneextensivealteration.
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What, in other words, we are concerned with here is a quiteextensivealterationto the incentive measures which, in a way, were good enough originally.
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In consequence, it needs veryextensivealteration.
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It achieved its present configuration in 1893, as the result ofextensivealterationof an existing three-story brick warehouse.
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The structure has had two additions since 1900 and the interior has undergoneextensivealteration.
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The local proposals would not provide so satisfactory a junction unless extensive alterations of the existing main routes were also carried out.
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I shall not go through it now, but extensive alterations are made in it.
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In a programme of extensive alterations, the works required to make the property capable of beneficial occupation are clearly not repairs.
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For, as improvements are discovered, it is often impossible to apply them without extensive alterations or reconstruction of plant.
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The building is at present unsuitable for a mental deficiency hospital and would require extensive alterations before it could be brought into use.
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We cannot inhabit such houses in consequence of the condition in which they have been left and without extensive alterations being done.
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The schemes often require extensive alterations to earlier systems, or complete replacement.
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It has made extensive alterations to the plant itself, and has installed some fresh equipment, but without success.
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It is only fair to remember that extensive alterations are anticipated by the plans which have been published in regard to local government reorganisation.
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There are those which ought to be pulled down; there are those which need fairly extensive alterations and there are those which require minor alterations.
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Extensive alterations will be necessary to adapt the existing premises for their new purpose and bring the accommodation up to the required standards.
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