Meaning & use

transition

noun·Academic

The process of changing from one state, form, or stage to another.

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The transition from high school to college can feel overwhelming at first.

The company managed a smooth transition to remote work within just a few weeks.

A note on using this word

Transition emphasizes the process of change over time, not just the end result, and often implies a deliberate or managed shift between states.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

stabilitycontinuity

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