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Collocations for replacement - noun

1. replacing one thing with another

ADJECTIVE

complete, full
Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very costly.
partial
direct
The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II.
gradual
eventual

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VERB + replacement

be in need of, need, require
The original furnishings are now in need of replacement.

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replacement + NOUN

programme/program
cost, value
Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value.
equipment

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PHRASES

hormone replacement therapy (abbreviated to HRT)

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2. sb/sth that replaces sb/sth else

ADJECTIVE

permanent
temporary
immediate
last-minute, late
She served as a last-minute replacement for the woman originally selected.
likely
He is the most likely replacement for the captain.
possible, potential
ideal
adequate
appropriate, suitable
hip, joint, knee
valve
meal (esp. AmE)
low-calorie meal replacements

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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.
name (sb as)
She was named as a possible replacement for the head of sales.
choose, select
need
look for, seek
find
We need to find a replacement for Jan when she goes on maternity leave.
get
come in as, come on as (both BrE)
He came on as a replacement for the injured player.
have, undergo
She had a hip replacement six years ago.

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replacement + NOUN

worker (esp. AmE)
part, product, unit
Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
car, vehicle

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PREPOSITION

as replacement
Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.
replacement by
the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
replacement for

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