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Displacement
01
act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
02
the act of uniform movement
03
an event in which something is displaced without rotation
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act of removing from office or employment
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to move something from its natural environment
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(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
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(chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound
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expulsion of people from their homes, typically caused by war, persecution, or natural catastrophe
Example
The definite integral of a velocity function over a time interval gives the total displacement of an object during that time.
In physics, amplitude refers to the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.
Political instability can be a driver of migration and displacement.
The engine displacement of the classic American muscle car was measured in cubic inches, indicating its power and performance capabilities.
The emigrée writer found inspiration in her experiences of displacement, weaving tales of longing and belonging into her novels.
