1
[ noun ] an event in which one thing is substituted for another

Synonyms

replacement switch transposition permutation

Examples

"the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"

Used in print

(Nathan Rapport, ""I've Been Here before!"...)

But , in denying any physical reality for this dream , how could the brain possibly compose that realistic , vividly visual continuity uninterrupted by misty fadeout , violent break or sudden substitution ?

Related terms

variation replace substitute substitute trade

2
[ noun ] the substitution of one method of payment for another

Synonyms

exchange commutation

Related terms

change replacement weaning subrogation substitute commute switch_over

3
[ noun ] the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another

Synonyms

exchange

Examples

: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help

Related terms

change replacement weaning subrogation commutation

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Rhymes with

institution restitution constitution prostitution dilution attribution destitution visitation resuscitation cogitation cetacean solicitation sanitation precipitation invitation levitation gravitation limitation irritation interpretation decapitation detection lilliputian distribution redistribution retribution contribution destination cultivation amortization instigation titillation mitigation inactivation edition detention execution prosecution elocution electrocution persecution intuition aleutian trepidation intimidation sedition liquidation desertion dissipation cistercian dissolution revolution evolution absolution devolution pollution solution counterrevolution diminution andalusian resolution depiction crucifixion protection overprotection eviction emission retention arbitration pretension elation emotion confucian titian distinction extinction civilization vulgarization equalization rumination collectivization recrimination fertilization ignition monopolization mobilization abdication polarization indemnification desalination standardization electrification clinician glorification specification organisation colonization denationalization commercialization recession deletion sterilization characterization lubrication miniaturization stalinization improvisation computerization mummification industrialization subsidization fabrication fibrillation devotion decentralization socialization maximization simplification demoralization demotion harmonization liberalization recognition telecommunication publication centralization westernization categorization urbanization fumigation normalization detoxification rationalization generalization capitalization secession syndication gentrification globalization internationalization cetacean dictation egyptian prediction distortion attention deduction protection seduction dilution evolution rhetorician alteration restoration reiteration deforestation alliteration insertion exertion petition politician competition repetition remission theoretician tension mathematician dietitian depletion depression indignation resignation designation fixation jurisdiction inaction defection retraction restriction election erection constriction reelection administration infiltration registration filtration reduction reaction redemption hypotension resumption hypertension potion cushion fission mission tuition deflation dentition

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

substituting substitute substation substantiation substitutable substantiating subsidization subsidisation substantiative substructure

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