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.