Meaning & use
transition
The process of changing from one state, form, or stage to another.
See it in a sentence
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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