Vocabulary Entry

substitution

|noun • verb

noun

The act of replacing one thing with another.

Example Sentences

"The substitution of sugar with honey improved the flavor of the recipe."

"In mathematics, a substitution can help solve complex equations."

"The coach made a substitution in the lineup during halftime."

verb

Example Sentences

"The chef decided to substitute olive oil for butter in the dish."

"She needed to substitute her broken phone with a new one."

"During the meeting, he had to substitute a missing report with a verbal update."