1. changes made to something, especially to clothing to make it fit better
Usage: plural form of alternation
2. the act or process of making something different; modifications or variations
Usage: general sense

Examples

• The dress required several alternations before the wedding.
• She took her pants to the tailor for alternations.
• The alternations to the building plans were approved by the city.
• Minor alternations were made to the original recipe.
• The seamstress specializes in wedding dress alternations.
• He paid fifty dollars for alternations to his suit.