Meaning of replacement In English

• 0 the process of replacing something with something else:

  • the replacement of existing computer equipment

  • replacement windows

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

  • After ankle replacement surgery, the pain was gone.

  • The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who resigned.

• 1 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.

• 2 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.