Replacing: meaning, definitions and examples

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replacing

 

[ rษชหˆpleษชsษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

text

The action of replacing something or someone.

Synonyms

exchange, replacement, substitution, switch

Examples of usage

  • The replacing of old equipment with new models is essential for efficiency in the workplace.
  • Replacing the injured player with a substitute proved to be a wise decision by the coach.
Context #2 | Verb

work

To take the place of something or someone.

Synonyms

exchange, replace, substitute, switch

Examples of usage

  • She will be replacing the current manager next month.
  • The company is replacing its outdated software with the latest version.

Translations

Translations of the word "replacing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น substituiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ersetzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggantian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zastฤ™powanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝฎใๆ›ใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท remplacement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reemplazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุจุฏุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nahrazovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nahradenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ฟๆข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamenjava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™vษ™zlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reemplazo

Etymology

The word 'replacing' originated from the Middle English word 'replacen', which came from the Old French word 'replacer', meaning 'to put back' or 'to restore to a former state'. The concept of replacing something has been a common practice throughout history, as people have always sought to improve or update what is in place.

See also: irreplaceable, replaceability, replaceable, replaceably, replacement, replacer.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,209 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.