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Meaning of step change | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sudden, discontinuous change.

Equivalents

Suomi askelmuutos

Examples

“The report, stark and uncompromising, marks a step change in Europe's own role in pushing for international action to combat climate change, as it will be used in a bid to commit the EU to ambitious new targets for cutting emissions of greenhouse gases.”
“This 'pre-funding' helps smooth payments and avoids step-changes in charges to operators, according to ORR [Office of Rail and Road].”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

step chart step climb step dance step deal step down step flashing

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