IN MATH: 1. n. as defined below. 2. n. a method of solving a system of equations by replacing one variable with an equivalent expression in the other variable

IN ENGLISH: 1. n. process of replacing one thing for another. EX. The coach wanted a substitution because the player was hurt.

APPLICATION: See list 310.

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