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changer

American  
[cheyn-jer] / ˈtʃeɪn dʒər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that changes something.

  2. record changer.

  3. Obsolete. a moneychanger.

Other Word Forms

  • transchanger noun

Etymology

Origin of changer

1350–1400; Middle English. See change, -er 1

Example Sentences

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“The ChatGPT moment for EDA may have finally arrived, and agentic AI tools may be a game changer for the semiconductor industry,” Shi wrote in a Monday note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Although the ability to make snow has been a game changer for resorts in North America, here’s the rub: Snowmaking works only when it’s cold.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

To be a "game changer" for Kyiv, the pace of engagement needed to be kept up.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The 6-foot-4 game changer is projected to be an NBA draft lottery pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

They’re a game changer, not just for all those involved, but for others watching, too.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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