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replacement

The correct spelling is replacement.

How to pronounce replacement

/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/

Say it like: Rep-las-eme-nt

The correct spelling is replacement. A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute. For example: "The replacement of that broken light-bulb will have to wait until I can buy a new one."

Usage Examples

The replacement of that broken light-bulb will have to wait until I can buy a new one.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
  2. 2.The act of replacing something.
  3. 3.The removal of an edge of crystal, by one plane or more.

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