transposition

🇺🇸 /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃn/
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noun
R

The act of rearranging the order of elements.

When we did the transposition of the numbers, we found the mistake.

R

The act of moving something to a different place or form.

The transposition of the story to a modern setting was well received.

R

The act of changing the key of a musical piece.

The musician's transposition of the song made it easier for others to sing.

translation

n. The act of rearranging the order of elements.; The act of moving something to a different place or form.; The act of changing the key of a musical piece.

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