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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).

Example Sentences

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Once generated, retinoic acid activates a receptor inside the cell nucleus, launching a signaling cascade that changes gene activity.

From Science Daily

In the past the battle has been waged between lawyers and doctors, but with this initiative campaign nothing has changed other than the identity of the defendants.

From Los Angeles Times

“Pivoting from this would be a significant policy change.”

From Los Angeles Times

Carney said the "world has changed dramatically" and how Canada positions itself "will shape our future for decades to come," he added.

From BBC

This practice is expected to change under new legislation as part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, with the inspectorate given stronger powers to impose fines on the unregistered homes.

From BBC