- [uncountable] the act of replacing one thing with another, especially something that is newer or better
- the replacement of worn car parts
Extra Examples- Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
- Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value.
- The original furnishings are now in need of replacement.
- the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
- Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very expensive.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- full
- partial
- …
- be in need of
- need
- require
- …
- programme/program
- cost
- value
- …
- hormone replacement therapy
- [countable] a thing that replaces something, especially because the first thing is old, broken, etc.
- She had a hip replacement six years ago.
- If your passport is stolen you should apply for a replacement immediately.
- replacement windows
Extra Examples- low-calorie meal replacements
- Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.
- The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- permanent
- temporary
- immediate
- …
- appoint
- bring in (somebody/something as)
- hire
- …
- worker
- part
- product
- …
- as replacement
- replacement by
- replacement for
- …
- [countable] replacement (for somebody) a person who replaces another person in an organization, especially in their job
- We need to find a replacement for Sue.
Extra Examples- He came on as a replacement for the injured player.
- He is the most likely replacement for the captain.
- She served as a last-minute replacement for the woman originally selected.
- She was named as a possible replacement for the cabinet minister.
- We'll have to see how bad the injury is before deciding whether to bring in a replacement.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- permanent
- temporary
- immediate
- …
- appoint
- bring in (somebody/something as)
- hire
- …
- worker
- part
- product
- …
- as replacement
- replacement by
- replacement for
- …
see also hormone replacement therapy
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