Definitions
- Referring to the act of interfering with something in a harmful or unauthorized way. - Talking about the manipulation of evidence or data to change the outcome or results. - Describing the intentional modification of a product or device to cause harm or malfunction.
- Referring to the act of changing something, often for improvement or customization. - Talking about the modification of clothing or fashion items to fit better or suit personal style. - Describing the adjustment of a document or contract to reflect new information or changes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making changes to something.
- 2Both can be intentional actions.
- 3Both can affect the original state or condition of something.
- 4Both can have consequences or effects on the outcome or result.
- 5Both can be done to objects, documents, or data.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Tampering is usually done with harmful or unauthorized intent, while alteration is often done for improvement or customization.
- 2Outcome: Tampering can have negative consequences or effects on the outcome or result, while alteration can have positive effects or improve the original state.
- 3Authorization: Tampering is always unauthorized, while alteration can be authorized or done with permission.
- 4Scope: Tampering is often done on a small scale or specific part of something, while alteration can be done on a larger scale or the entire object.
- 5Connotation: Tampering has a negative connotation and is associated with illegal or unethical behavior, while alteration has a neutral or positive connotation and is associated with improvement or customization.
Remember this!
Tampering and alteration both involve making changes to something, but the difference between them is their intention and outcome. Tampering is usually done with harmful or unauthorized intent and can have negative consequences, while alteration is often done for improvement or customization and can have positive effects.
