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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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And what is being done to change that?

From BBC

She handles a range of domestic and international news stories for digital and steps in for late print changes.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the true depth of the Bruins has come from having long guards who can defend and change up what they need to do in any given matchup.

From Los Angeles Times

The two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.

From Barron's

“The National Assembly has changed its name. Now it is called ‘The Garden of Flowers,’” the letter said.

From The Wall Street Journal