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Placeholder

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Definition

A placeholder is a temporary or substitute element used to represent something that will be replaced later.

Synonyms & similar words

proxy procurator substitute stand-in temporary filler provisional replacement interim reserve surrogate deputy proxy temp alternant back-up counterpart make-do spare surrogacy standby deputization

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