exchange vs commutation

commutation vs exchange

exchange and commutation both are nouns.

exchange is a verb but commutation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exchange	Yes	No	Yes	No
commutation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, exchange and commutation are synonyms defined as:

exchange and commutation: the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:

Other synonyms of exchange include substitution.

exchange (noun)	commutation (noun)
reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)	the travel of a commuter
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:	(law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
the act of changing one thing for another thing	the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
the act of giving something in return for something received	a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

exchange (verb)	commutation (verb)
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
exchange a penalty for a less severe one
give to, and receive from, one another
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

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