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remplaçant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  • replacement noun A person or thing that takes the place of another.
  • reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  • substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
  • surrogate noun A person or thing that substitutes for another.

Senses

remplaçant is used for these senses in English:

  • backup Standby, reserve or extra.
  • backup A reserve or substitute.
  • replacement A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
  • reserve The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
  • substitute A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
  • surrogate A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

backup — full definition

  1. noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  2. noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
  3. noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.

replacement — full definition

  1. noun A person or thing that takes the place of another.
  2. noun The act of substituting one thing for another.

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