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The process of changing or making changes

game-changing

adjective

completely changing the way that something is done, thought about, or made

transition

noun

the process of changing from one situation, form, or state to another

conversion

noun

the process of changing from one system, method, or use to another

transformation

noun

a change into someone or something completely different, or the process by which this happens

revision

noun

the process of changing, improving, or making additions to something such as a plan, law, or piece of writing

change

noun

the process by which things become different

alteration

noun

the process of making a change in the appearance or form of something

adaptation

noun

the process of changing something so that it can be used for a different purpose

modification

noun

the process of changing something slightly, especially in order to improve it

flux

noun

a condition of continuous change

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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