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switching

switching

24 2.8
A change from one thing to another
  • noun
  • /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
: cambio
  • HealthyCal: Community Clinics Switching to Electronic Health Records
  • Switching topics
  • Switching among modes
  • Switching systems

The second thing is task switching is difficult.

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Examples

  • Switching systems is trickier if students come to you from a feeder program in which another system is used.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Benefits of Switching to FeedBlitz: How, When, and Why to Switch From FeedBurner

    Blog text (20)
  • That was a weird switching of topics.

  • The cost of switching is high, and that's on purpose.

  • The switching of gears in the car was smooth and efficient.

  • After careful consideration, she decided that switching schools would be best for her education.

  • The cost of switching is high, and that's on purpose.

Synonyms

change
vsswitching
∞ 1.1

A time when something becomes different

is specifically about moving from one option to another, not general transformation
shift
vsswitching
355 3.5

A change in place, position, or focus

is about changing between options rather than physical movement
turning
vsswitching
112 4.4

A change in the usual way of doing things in a group or organization

is the broad act of changing between options, not limited to policies or customs
switch
vsswitching
101 3.2

A change from one thing or person to another

is the general act of changing between options without focus on swapping
shifting
vsswitching
18 3.7

Moving from one place or state to another

is the act of changing without stressing duration or process
changeover
vsswitching
7 4.1

The process of moving from one system or state to another

is the simple act of moving between options, not focusing on outcome
redirection
vsswitching
2 4.2

Changing the direction or destination of people, things, and resources

is about replacing one option with another rather than changing direction
switchover
vsswitching
1 3.7

A change from one system to another

is the general change between options, not limited to systems or services

Antonyms

283 3.1

Being steady and not likely to change

91 3.2

The state of things or actions being the same and in agreement

How Major

revolution
733 4.1
overhaul
60 5.1
switching
24 2.8
shift
355 3.5
adjustment
239 2.9

Surface Forms

switching singular
switchings plural

Morphology

switching = switch (transparent) = switch + ing

Standard gerund/nominalization from the verb 'switch' meaning 'the action of switching', readily predictable by learners.

Etymology

Switching comes from switch, which once meant a thin branch or 'twig' used for a quick strike or flick, so the idea is a fast, small movement. So, switching is about making a quick change from one thing, position, or option to another.