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substituting

/ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does substituting mean?

verb

To replace or use something else in place of something else, especially in order to make something better or more efficient.

Example

"The new employee was substituting for the manager while he was on vacation."

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