substitution

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substitution

The coach makes a substitution during the soccer match.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of replacing one thing or person with another: "substitution" refers to the process or action of taking something or someone out and putting a different thing or person in its place.
    • An instance of such replacement: "substitution" can also refer to a specific event or occurrence where one element is exchanged for another.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The coach made a smart substitution in the second half, bringing on a fresh striker.
    • The recipe allows for the substitution of honey for sugar if you prefer.
    • The substitution of plastic for glass made the product much lighter.
Advanced Usage
  • In mathematics and logic: The replacement of a variable with a specific value or expression.
    • To solve the equation, perform the substitution of x with the number 5.
  • In chemistry: A reaction where an atom or group in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group.
    • A nucleophilic substitution is a fundamental type of reaction in organic chemistry.
Variants and Related Words
  • Substitute (verb/noun): To act or serve as a replacement; a person or thing that takes the place of another.
    • She will substitute for the regular teacher today. (verb)
    • Tofu can be a good substitute for meat. (noun)
  • Substitutional (adjective): Relating to or involving substitution.
    • The team analyzed the substitutional effects of the new policy.
Synonyms
  • Replacement: The action or process of replacing someone or something.
  • Exchange: An act of giving one thing and receiving another in its place.
  • Swap: To take part in an exchange of.
Related Phrases
  • As a substitute for: In place of, instead of.
    • He used yogurt as a substitute for sour cream in the recipe.
  • In substitution for: Formal phrase meaning as a replacement for.
    • The court ordered community service in substitution for a fine.
substitution

The coach makes a substitution during the soccer match.

Noun
  1. 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"
  2. an event in which one thing is substituted for another
    • the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood

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