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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

displacement

/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does displacement mean?

noun, verb

The act of moving something from one place to another, or the amount of space that something occupies when it is moved. In physics, the change in position of an object from one point to another.

Example

"The displacement of the ship was significant, requiring a major adjustment to its route."

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