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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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Productivity gains from regulatory changes are hard to measure and often slow to materialize, while demand can respond more quickly.

From Barron's

Indeed, last June a doji correctly predicted a change from the prevailing direction after a strong run following the IPO.

From Barron's

Until that changes, trade tensions are likely to persist.

From Barron's

“This is ultimately not something someone can change on a dime,” she says.

From MarketWatch

Her reporting has prompted leadership changes at companies, government investigations and lawsuits, and has won several journalism awards.

From The Wall Street Journal