SINCE 1828
replacement set
nounDefinition of replacement set
: a set of elements any one of which may be used to replace a given variable or placeholder in a mathematical sentence or expression (such as an equation)
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Plus, buying a modern stainless steel replacement set would cost several hundred thousand euros. — Sylvie Corbet, Fox News, "Hidden underground world below French president put on view," 15 Sep. 2018 Water main replacement set in Country Club Hills A groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. July 5 will mark the start of a water main replacement project in Country Club Hills. — Staff Report, Daily Southtown, "Community news: Lincoln-Way Marching Band set for Mokena July 4 parade," 28 June 2018 The president’s decision to ask legislators for a permanent DACA replacement sets up a high-stakes negotiation in which both parties will have to compromise. — Michael Barone, National Review, "Can Trump and Congress Make a Deal on Immigration?," 8 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'replacement set.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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