Collocations for replacement - noun
1. replacing one thing with another
ADJ.
complete, full
Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very costly.
Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very costly.
partial | direct
The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II.
The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II.
gradual | eventual
VERB + REPLACEMENT
be in need of, need, require
The original furnishings are now in need of replacement.
The original furnishings are now in need of replacement.
REPLACEMENT + NOUN
programme | cost, value
Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value.
Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value.
equipment
PHRASES
hormone replacement therapy
2. sb/sth that replaces sb/sth else
ADJ.
permanent | temporary | immediate | likely
He is the most likely replacement for the captain.
He is the most likely replacement for the captain.
possible | ideal | adequate | appropriate, suitable | hip, joint, knee | valve
VERB + REPLACEMENT
appoint, bring in (sb/sth as), hire
We''ll have to see how bad the injury is before deciding whether to bring in a replacement.
We''ll have to see how bad the injury is before deciding whether to bring in a replacement.
name (sb as)
She was named as a possible replacement for the cabinet minister.
She was named as a possible replacement for the cabinet minister.
need | look for, seek | find
We need to find a replacement for Jan when she goes on maternity leave.
We need to find a replacement for Jan when she goes on maternity leave.
get | come in/on as, go on as
He came on as a replacement for the injured striker.
He came on as a replacement for the injured striker.
have
She had a hip replacement six years ago.
She had a hip replacement six years ago.
REPLACEMENT + NOUN
teacher | part, unit
Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
car, vehicle
PREP.
as ~
Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.
Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.
~ by
the president''s temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
the president''s temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
~ for