Change (noun, /tʃeɪnd/ in most senses) refers to the act or result of making something different, a substitute, or money returned from a transaction; it also denotes a range of alterations over time. In everyday use it covers shifts in condition, opinions, or circumstances, and can function as a noun for both the process and the product of change. Context drives whether “change” emphasizes alteration, difference, or monetary exchange.
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