replacement
US /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
Definition
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We will send a replacement part as soon as possible.
Word Family
Synonyms
- substituteacting or serving as a replacement for another
- alternatesomeone who takes the place of another person
- substitutionan event in which one thing is substituted for another
Collocations
- Easy find a quick replacementto find a quick replacement, meaning to come upon, as if by accident; meet with
- Medium order a replacement part for machineryto order a replacement part for machinery, meaning to give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- Hard implement a formal succession and replacement planto put into practical effect regarding a formal succession and replacement plan
- Very Hard prosthetic hip replacement surgery successdescribing prosthetic hip replacement surgery success (of or relating to prosthetics)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.