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replacement

/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does replacement mean?

noun

The act of replacing something, or something that takes the place of another. A thing or person that replaces another.

Example

"The new employee was a replacement for the one who left the company."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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