alterations
Pronunciation: [ɔːltəˈreɪʃənz]
Word
Context: “change”
(noun) alterations are changes made to something to improve it or make it fit better. Imagine you have a dress that is too long, and you cut it shorter. That's an alteration.
Example
She made several alterations to her dress to make it fit perfectly.
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He didn't like the alterations and decided to return the suit without them.
Example
What kind of alterations do you think this shirt needs?
Context: “fashion”
(noun) in fashion, alterations are the adjustments made to clothing so it looks better on a person. For example, a tailor might change the size of pants to fit someone’s waist.
Example
The tailor did a great job on the alterations for her wedding dress.
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They forgot to ask for alterations, so the suit was too big for him.
Example
How much will the alterations for my dress cost?
Context: “process”
(noun) alterations can also refer to changes in a process or plan, such as when something is revised or updated. This is like when your teacher changes the schedule for a field trip.
Example
The manager discussed the alterations to the project timeline with the team.
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The alterations to the plan were not sufficient to meet the deadline.
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What alterations to the program are necessary for better results?
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