substitution

/ 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

Example Sentences

At the point of his substitution, Wirtz led Liverpool for passes and entries in the final third, crosses and touches in the Palace box.

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But there has also been criticism of Wiegman's starting XI in the defeat by France, her tactics in the tense, quarter-final win over Sweden and the general lateness of her substitutions.

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Anon: Well our luck is still in but, I can't understand SW's substitutions.

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Sweden exposed England's defensive frailties again - but England manager Sarina Wiegman made the right substitutions to turn the game around in Zurich.

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Wiegman has opted to make more changes this year, with 15 substitutions made compared to 13 in the opening round of 2022.

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