word-vault/dist/data/cards/re/replacement.json

A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.

{
    "term": "replacement",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox5000": true,
    "cefr": "c1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the act of replacing one thing with another, especially something that is newer or better",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the replacement of worn car parts"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Do you know where I can get the replacement part?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The original furnishings are now in need of replacement."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very expensive."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["complete", "full", "partial"],
                "verb + replacement": ["be in need of", "need", "require"],
                "replacement + noun": ["programme/​program", "cost", "value"],
                "phrases": ["hormone replacement therapy"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a thing that replaces something, especially because the first thing is old, broken, etc.",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She had a hip replacement six years ago."
                },
                {
                    "text": "If your passport is stolen you should apply for a replacement immediately."
                },
                {
                    "text": "replacement windows"
                },
                {
                    "text": "low-calorie meal replacements"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["permanent", "temporary", "immediate"],
                "verb + replacement": [
                    "appoint",
                    "bring in (somebody/​something as)",
                    "hire"
                ],
                "replacement + noun": ["worker", "part", "product"],
                "preposition": ["as replacement", "replacement by", "replacement for"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "a person who replaces another person in an organization, especially in their job",
            "sensetop": "replacement (for somebody)",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We need to find a replacement for Sue."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He came on as a replacement for the injured player."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He is the most likely replacement for the captain."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She served as a last-minute replacement for the woman originally selected."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was named as a possible replacement for the cabinet minister."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We'll have to see how bad the injury is before deciding whether to bring in a replacement."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["permanent", "temporary", "immediate"],
                "verb + replacement": [
                    "appoint",
                    "bring in (somebody/​something as)",
                    "hire"
                ],
                "replacement + noun": ["worker", "part", "product"],
                "preposition": ["as replacement", "replacement by", "replacement for"]
            }
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/",
                "audio": "re/replacement/replacement__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/",
                "audio": "re/replacement/replacement__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}