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Synonyms of transition
a change from one state or condition to another
- We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company.
- the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood
- The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 27 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of transition was in 1545
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