a person or thing that replaces another: summer replacements for vacationing staff; a replacement for a broken dish.
Military. a sailor, soldier, or airman assigned to fill a vacancy in a military unit.
Also called metasomatism. Geology. the process of practically simultaneous removal and deposition by which a new mineral grows in the body of an old one.
Now it’s gone, and the various replacement triggers are generally easy to find but not as convenient.
Apple Watch Series 6 first impressions: A stretchy addition looks great|Aaron Pressman|September 17, 2020|Fortune
Lorson said she’d like to have replacement lined up by the time McCoy retires, but she is not going to rush the process.
Oceanside Is Rethinking Its Police Chief Hiring Process Following Community Concerns|Kayla Jimenez|September 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Those moves included adding one of the top starting pitchers on the market in Clevinger, the 14th-most-valuable pitcher by FanGraphs’ wins above replacement since 2018, and arguably the best reliever available in Trevor Rosenthal.
The Padres Are Going For It|Travis Sawchik|September 2, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Owners of the original Fairphone 3 can upgrade by simply purchasing replacement modules from the Fairphone store and replacing them.
Fairphone users can buy new camera without replacing the phone itself|Jim Salter|August 27, 2020|Ars Technica
That’s nearly twice the average replacement rate in an office building.
American Airlines touts a new tool to combat COVID. But does it really make flying safer?|dzanemorris|August 24, 2020|Fortune
After a stint with a replacement Head Mistress went sour, R seriously considered shutting down La Domaine for good.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was the replacement bird for the Blackhawk that hardlanded.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But there is no way they can help make the NFL a replacement for the adjudication process the courts system can deliver.
Don’t Blame The NFL And Colleges For Mishandling Assault Cases|Emily Shire|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These seem mild in comparison to the harsh side effects of replacement medications.
Is Weed the Secret to Beating Opiate Addiction?|Tracey Mitchell, Abby Haglage|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now, after the most recent hermit decided to step down due to health problems, the nearby town in seeking a replacement.
Swiss Town: Have Cave, Want (Social and Outgoing) Hermit|Nina Strochlic|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I'll round up a replacement for her and have Meta sent here.
Deathworld|Harry Harrison
These teeth are easily removed for sharpening or replacement.
Steam Shovels and Steam Shovel Work|E. A. Hermann
With the increase of the number of divisions in France, the flow of replacement troops was increasing proportionately.
Current History, Vol. VIII, No. 3, June 1918|Various
While, however, the older inflections had disappeared, there was as yet no general agreement as to the mode of their replacement.