Definition substitution in British English

substitution noun

[countable/uncountable] noun

/ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/

the action of replacing someone or something with someone or something else

Example

The substitution was made just minutes before the end of the game.

Example

The election led simply to the substitution of one group of corrupt politicians by another.

Synonyms and related words

replacement substitution change

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