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substitution

British  
/ ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən /

noun

  1. the act of substituting or state of being substituted

  2. something or someone substituted

  3. maths the replacement of a term of an equation by another that is known to have the same value in order to simplify the equation

  4. maths logic

    1. the uniform replacement of one expression by another

    2. an expression so derived from another

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However, Farke, who has been criticised for a lack of adventure particularly around substitutions, was almost rewarded for a bold decision at the interval that almost reversed their fortunes.

From BBC

Yet on Wednesday, Slot made just two substitutions as his side trailed.

From BBC

“This rapid substitution of Chinese imports with other Asian imports in the same category points to large ‘trans-shipment’ trade flows,” say economists led by Christian Keller, who adds there’s also evidence of trans-shipment from Mexico.

From MarketWatch

When the third goal went in, Slot's substitutions meant his team was skewed heavily towards attacking with Mac Allister short of defensive midfield partners.

From BBC

Tense relationships with senior players is not new to Tuchel, nor are disputes over substitutions.

From BBC