replacement

6 definitions • 11 examples

the process of replacing something with something else:

the replacement of existing computer equipment

replacement windows

a medical operation in which a part of the body, especially a hip or knee, is replaced with an artificial one:

A lot of ex-athletes need knee or hip replacements.

After ankle replacement surgery, the pain was gone.

someone who does a job instead of someone else, or something that you use instead of something else:

The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who resigned.

in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player

a thing or person that takes the place of something or someone else:

a replacement for sb/sth We now use LEDs as replacements for conventional light bulbs.

a permanent/temporary replacement She has agreed to take on the role of chairman until a permanent replacement is found.

He remained on the board until his replacement arrived in mid-March.

the act of replacing one thing or person with another:

replacement of sth Water prices will go up to pay for the replacement of a crumbling pipe network.

They make replacement parts for tractors.

The company has hired 42 replacement workers.