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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-pleys-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpleɪs mənt



Definition of replacement

Origin :
  • "act or fact of being replaced," 1790, from replace (v.) + -ment. Meaning "something that replaces another" is attested from 1894.
  • noun substitute
Example sentences :
  • With loving care he took the replacement part from his hip pouch.
  • Extract from : « The Velvet Glove » by Harry Harrison
  • The result is that a replacement of nationalities is in progress.
  • Extract from : « The Frontier in American History » by Frederick Jackson Turner
  • Stock had been taken, and they found they were running low on replacement parts.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • If replacement or repair is made, the budget is thrown out of balance.
  • Extract from : « The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book » by Various
  • A ship is already on its way from Nyjord with my replacement.
  • Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison
  • The more complicated the structure the more necessary are rebuilding and replacement.
  • Extract from : « The Next Step » by Scott Nearing
  • I'll round up a replacement for her and have Meta sent here.
  • Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
  • It would be better if they would let me select the replacement instead of them.
  • Extract from : « The Nothing Equation » by Tom Godwin
  • The replacement of the chase was easy after his experience in taking it out.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Bobby Orde » by Stewart Edward White
  • With the development of primitive war we have such a replacement.
  • Extract from : « First and Last Things » by H. G. Wells

Synonyms for replacement

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