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Substitution

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Definition

Substitution means the act of replacing one thing with another. It can also refer to the person or thing that takes the place of another.

Synonyms & similar words

transposition switch exchange replacement permutation commutation replacement exchange switch surrogate alternation swap stand-in fill-in deputy proxy backup spare reserve second sub cover relief supersede supplant replace

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