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counterchange

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coun⋅ter⋅change

[koun-ter-cheynj]
–verb (used with object), -changed, -chang⋅ing.
1. to cause to change places, qualities, etc.; interchange.
2. to diversify; checker.

Origin:
1885–90; counter- + change
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coun·ter·change   (koun'tər-chānj')   
tr.v.   coun·ter·changed, coun·ter·chang·ing, coun·ter·chang·es
  1. To cause to change places; transpose.

  2. To make checkered; variegate.

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