Substitution (Noun)
Meaning 1
An event in which one thing is substituted for another; "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The substitution of sugar with honey in the recipe changed the flavor profile of the cake.
- The doctor recommended a substitution of medication to alleviate the patient's allergic reaction.
- The substitution of fossil fuels with renewable energy sources is crucial for reducing carbon emissions.
- The substitution of a new employee for the one who quit was made possible by the company's extensive training program.
- The substitution of a prosthetic limb for the amputated one allowed the patient to regain mobility and independence.
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Meaning 2
The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.