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change

[cheynj] / tʃeɪndʒ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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Usage

What is another way to say change? To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one).

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The company pledges the change will give victims a larger cut of their settlement money, alleging predatory attorneys are inflating medical bills to increase their own profits.

From Los Angeles Times

They wanted to change the game with low-cost, high-volume legal services.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite some improvements, this year hasn’t done much to change that.

From The Wall Street Journal

Poor lip movement is a major reason robots can seem eerie or emotionally flat, but researchers say that may soon change.

From Science Daily

Researchers also observed improvements in lipid profiles, a change associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily