change vs transition

change and transition both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
change	Yes	No	Yes	No
transition	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, transition is a hyponym of change; that is, transition is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:

change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
transition: a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

As verbs, transition is a hyponym of change; that is, transition is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:

change: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
transition: make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)

Other hyponyms of change include shift, break, channel-surf, surf, jump, leap, diphthongise, diphthongize, cut, break.

change (noun)	transition (noun)
the action of changing something	the act of passing from one state or place to the next
a different or fresh set of clothes	a passage that connects a topic to one that follows
a thing that is different	a musical passage moving from one key to another
a difference that is usually pleasant	an event that results in a transformation
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another	a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

change (verb)	transition (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature	make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation	cause to convert or undergo a transition
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another