replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplās-mənt 
Examples of replacement in a Sentence
We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.
Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?
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Supply chain bottlenecks and shortages of critical components—such as semiconductors and specialized machinery—have further driven up prices, highlighting the substantial gap between current book values and genuine replacement or reproduction costs.
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Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The team also needs a replacement for Davante Adams at receiver to help out new quarterback Justin Fields, so Hunter could fill two significant needs in one.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Tied to this, Bolton said, was the CEO’s belief that quantum computing should be marketed as a special tool that works alongside classical systems as opposed to a replacement.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Not all of these signs warrant a replacement; consult a washing machine professional to discuss repairs first.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The team also needs a replacement for Davante Adams at receiver to help out new quarterback Justin Fields, so Hunter could fill two significant needs in one.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Tied to this, Bolton said, was the CEO’s belief that quantum computing should be marketed as a special tool that works alongside classical systems as opposed to a replacement.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Not all of these signs warrant a replacement; consult a washing machine professional to discuss repairs first.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for replacement
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplā-smənt
1
: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced
2
: one that replaces another : substitute
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