a temporary shift or variation in a normal routine or regular pattern of activity: Reading a mystery novel has been a real change of pace for me.
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Also called change-up /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌp/Show Spelled Pronunciation[cheynj-uhp]Show IPA.Baseball. a ball that is thrown by a pitcher with the same motion as for a fastball but that travels with less speed, making the pitch more difficult for the batter to time.