substitution

/ ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən /

noun

1. the act of substituting or state of being substituted

2. something or someone substituted

3. maths the replacement of a term of an equation by another that is known to have the same value in order to simplify the equation

4. maths logic

   1. the uniform replacement of one expression by another

   2. an expression so derived from another

Example Sentences

“This rapid substitution of Chinese imports with other Asian imports in the same category points to large ‘trans-shipment’ trade flows,” say economists led by Christian Keller, who adds there’s also evidence of trans-shipment from Mexico.

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When the third goal went in, Slot's substitutions meant his team was skewed heavily towards attacking with Mac Allister short of defensive midfield partners.

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Tense relationships with senior players is not new to Tuchel, nor are disputes over substitutions.

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The wide disparity in rates allows consumers to make strategic substitutions based on relative prices, according to Meyer.

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Easing U.S.-China trade tensions could mean that the urgency for important semiconductor substitution has arguably declined, he adds.

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