alterers

People who adjust

Alterers are people or things that alter—that change or modify something.

The word appears most often when distinguishing those who make changes from those who don't: The alterers of the original plan faced resistance from traditionalists.

In tailoring, alterers adjust clothing to fit.

adjustment

calibration

Adjusting for measurement accuracy

alignment · balancing · correction · optimization · synchronization · normalization · readjustment · tuning · rectification · adaption

transformation

metamorphosis

Profound biological restructuring

transfiguration · remodeling · restructuring · reformation · recasting · refashioning · overhaul · revolutionizing · reshaping · reconstituting

modification

renovators

Those who update properties

rebuilders · refinishers · retrofitters · customizers · modifiers · upgraders · tinkerers · reworkers · revisers · updaters

tailoring

seamstress

One who stitches garments

hemming · fitting · patterns · garments · bespoke · couture · alterations · shortening · lengthening · resizing

Opposites
change vs. preservation

altererspreservers

Things that maintain condition

conservators · maintainers · keepers · protectors · guardians

modification vs. restoration

alterersrestorers

Those who repair and renew

fixers · repairers · renovators · menders

Phrases
Family

altered, alterer

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G