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| 1. | [ verb ] (mathematics) transpose and remain equal in value; of variables or operators, in mathematics | |
| Synonyms: | transpose | |
| Examples: | "These operators commute with each other" |
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| Related terms: | change mathematics | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (work,housing,transportation) travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home | |
| Synonyms: | travel_back_and_forth | |
| Related terms: | travel live_out commutation | |
| 3. | [ verb ] change the order or arrangement of | |
| Synonyms: | transpose permute | |
| Examples: | "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word" |
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| Related terms: | change_by_reversal map transposition permutation | |
| 4. | [ verb ] exchange a penalty for a less severe one | |
| Synonyms: | exchange convert | |
| Related terms: | change exchange | |
| 5. | [ verb ] exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | |
| Synonyms: | change convert exchange | |
| Examples: | "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?" "He changed his name" "convert centimeters into inches" "convert holdings into shares" |
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| Related terms: | replace implement launder rectify utilize break capitalize switch conversion exchanger | |
| Similar spelling: |
comte comate comet Conte committee commit comity comedy comedo Conteh commode come_to connote connate come_out come_with |
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