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tran-ZISHUN/trænˈzɪʃn/

A transition is a change from one state to another: a transition to; in transition; energy transition. Change is everyday; shift can be smaller. Transitional is the adjective. Do not write “transition into” for every career move if move or change will do. Policy: just transition (climate and jobs).

Meaning

A process of change from one state or system to another.

Examples

• “The transition from GCSEs to A-levels surprises many students.”
• “The energy transition requires grid upgrades, which is the climate-policy sense.”

Good to know

a transition to / from; in transition; energy transition. Adjective: transitional. Everyday: change. Policy phrase: a just transition. Not every small move.

Near in meaning

shift

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