Substitute

Jargon-Free Definition

Put one thing in the place of another.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

Replace one value, symbol, expression or element with another as required.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Substitute the value into the formula.
  • Substitute a stronger word in the sentence.
  • Substitute the correct number for the pronumeral.

Mathematical Definition

Replace a variable or pronumeral with a given number, term or expression in an equation, formula or algebraic expression.