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Transition

Tra-NZIH-shuhn

/træˈnzɪʃʌn/

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transition

Dictionary meaning

The act of passing from one state or place to the next.

Examples

  • The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets.
  • The company had to transition the old practices to modern technology.

Synonyms: passage

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