Collocations for replacement - noun
1. replacing one thing with another
ADJECTIVE
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.
direct
The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II.
gradual
eventual
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/program
cost, value
Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value.
cost, value
Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value.
equipment
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.
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.
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
ideal
adequate
appropriate, suitable
hip, joint, knee
valve
meal (esp. AmE)
low-calorie meal replacements
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 head of sales.
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.
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.
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.
She had a hip replacement six years ago.
replacement + NOUN
worker
(esp. AmE)
part, product, unit
Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
part, product, unit
Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
car,
vehicle
PREPOSITION
as replacement
Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.
Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.
replacement by
the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
replacement for