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Definition of Substitution
1. Noun. An event in which one thing is substituted for another. "The replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"
Exact synonyms: Permutation, Replacement, Switch, Transposition
Generic synonyms: Fluctuation, Variation
Derivative terms: Replace, Substitute, Substitute, Switch, Switch, Switch
Generic synonyms: Fluctuation, Variation
Derivative terms: Replace, Substitute, Substitute, Switch, Switch, Switch
2. Noun. The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:. "He sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"
Exact synonyms: Commutation, Exchange
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Replacement, Replacing, Subrogation, Ablactation, Weaning
Derivative terms: Commute, Commute, Exchange, Exchange, Substitute
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Replacement, Replacing, Subrogation, Ablactation, Weaning
Derivative terms: Commute, Commute, Exchange, Exchange, Substitute
Definition of Substitution
1. n. The act of substituting or putting one person or thing in the place of another; as, the substitution of an agent, attorney, or representative to act for one in his absense; the substitution of bank notes for gold and silver as a circulating medium.
Definition of Substitution
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