Word
changeover
US/ˈtʃeɪnˌdʒoʊvɝ/
UK/tʃˈeɪndʒəʊvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the process of changing from one thing to another. You use this when talking about switching systems, people, or equipment.
n. the process or period of time during which a transition from one state, system, or person to another occurs.
Examples
“The changeover to the new software took all afternoon.”
“The factory manager warned that the changeover to the new production line would require extra staff for a week.”
“A smooth changeover between the outgoing and incoming administrations is essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring the continuity of critical government services.”
Examples
simple
“The changeover to the new software took all afternoon.”
contextual
“The factory manager warned that the changeover to the new production line would require extra staff for a week.”
complex
“A smooth changeover between the outgoing and incoming administrations is essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring the continuity of critical government services.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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