Meaning of like-for-like | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Replacing one thing with another of the same type.
   comparable
2. comparable to the same period in a previous year, at outlets that existed at that period
   comparable

Examples

“The soccer coach made a like-for-like substitution, replacing the injured defender with another defensive player.”

“This is more likely to be the case if the replacement machinery is not a like-for-like replacement and involves an element of involuntary betterment with the result⟳ that, operatives require⟳ additional training […]”

“One example of this is that for operational and safety reasons, the swing⟳ bridge won't be functioning, but all its key mechanisms will be retained. "We'll replace⟳ components on a like-for-like basis so that it retains its magnificent appearance," Hodgson promises.”

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