as in exchangeable
capable of being substituted in place of one another the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods

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Recent Examples of interchangeable Thankfully, the best ski goggles come with interchangeable lenses with variable tints to help boost your ability to see in the worst conditions. Chris Haslam, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025 Since the rail design which connects them to the handheld remains the same, this means Legion Go 1 and Legion Go 2 controllers are interchangeable. Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 The two are not interchangeable, especially in baking where the acidity of buttermilk (which heavy cream lacks) contributes to the rise and flavor of baked goods. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 These are interchangeable parts in a broken machine. Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interchangeable

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“Interchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interchangeable. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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