replacement

Definition

  • noun: the act of replacing something
  • noun: the action or process of 'replacing'
  • synonyms: agency, agent, alternate

Examples

  • Your car's 'replacement' cost is less than the cost to repair it. [=it costs less to buy a new car than it does to fix your car]

  • She underwent a hip 'replacement'. [=a doctor replaced her hip with an artificial hip]

  • Is your old dictionary in need of 'replacement'? [=do you need a new dictionary?]

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