subst
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An abbreviation that shows one thing replaces another in math or editing
- noun
- /sʌbst/
- Specialized
:
sustitución
- The term subst is commonly found in logic discussions.
Examples
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In mathematics, we often use subst to denote replacements.
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In the proof, a simple subst was used to replace the variable with a constant.
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The editor marked a subst in the margin to show where the word should be changed.
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Mathematicians often use subst to simplify complex equations during calculations.
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In our coding class, we learned how to use subst to map drive letters to different folders.
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The editor implemented a subst for the replaced text in the document.
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To solve the equation, we need to apply a subst to substitute the variable with a specific value.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Subst is an abbreviation of substitution, which comes from the idea of 'putting one thing in the place of another'. So a subst in math or editing shows a replacement of a variable or a word.