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Definition replacement in British English

replacement noun

noun
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
1

someone or something that takes the place or does the job of another

Example

He wasted little time in finding a replacement for me.

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2

the process of replacing one person or thing with another

Example

The computers are out-of-date and require replacement.

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2.1

used for replacing something

Example

replacement hormones

Example

a replacement valve

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Definition replacement in British English