structural change
US: /ˈstrʌktʃɚəl tʃeɪndʒ/
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Definition of structural change - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
generalTECH.major alteration in the basic framework of a system or organizationTECH.
  • The new management plan caused a structural change in the company.
2.
businessTECH.long-term shift in an economy's main industries or work patternsTECH.
  • Technology often brings structural change to national labor markets.
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Expressions with structural

structural reformsn.
major lasting changes to basic rules or institutions of a system
The new administration promised structural reforms to strengthen the national economy.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
structural analysisn.
study of the arrangement of parts in a system
Structural analysis helps in understanding the organization of biological systems.
structural arrangementn.
particular organization of elements within a system or planned design
The report explains the structural arrangement of committees within the new department.
structural engineern.
engineer specializing in designing safe structures
The structural engineer inspected the new bridge for safety.
structural failuren.
loss of safe support ability in a building, bridge or structure
Engineers investigated the structural failure of the bridge after the sudden collapse.

Expressions with change

change tastev.
make food taste different
The chef can change taste by adding spices.
change upv.
vary something in an informal way
He decided to change up his workout to avoid boredom.
loose changen.
money in coins suitable for small purchases
I use loose change for buying snacks.
small changen.
coins of little value carried in pockets
He paid the bus fare with small change.
change of heartn.
shift in one's feelings or opinions
After the debate, he had a change of heart about the policy.
change of scenen.
shift to a different location or environment
After a stressful week, she needed a change of scene to relax.
change your mindv.
decide to do something different
If the plan feels risky, you can still change your mind before signing.
for a changeadv.
in a different way than usual
Let's eat out for a change.
and changen.
coins or small denominations of money
I have a dollar and change in my pocket.
change downv.
shift to a lower gear in a vehicle
He had to change down before the steep hill.

Terms related to structural change

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Terms with structural change included in their meaning

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reshapingadj.
change
undergoing reorganization or structural change
functionaladj.
medical
affecting function without structural change, in medicine
decalescencen.
metallurgy
temperature drop during metal heating due to structural change
reformulatingadj.
structural change
changing the structure or form
reorganisationn.
structural change
process of changing the structure of something
reorganisingadj.
structural change
changing the structure

Examples of structural change in a sentence

  • The merger triggered a structural change in the nonprofit’s governance model.
  • Structural change has reduced the region's reliance on coal mining.
  • Economists warned that structural change would displace many mid‑skill workers.

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  1. French:changement structurel, mutation structurelle, ...
  2. German:strukturelle Veränderung, struktureller Wandel, ...
  3. Italian:cambiamento strutturale, mutamento strutturale, ...
  4. Spanish:cambio estructural, ...
  5. Portuguese:mudança estrutural, ...
  6. Chinese:结构性变革, 经济结构调整, ...
  7. Japanese:構造変化, 経済構造変化, ...
  8. Arabic:تَغْيِير هَيْكَلِي, تَغَيُّر هَيْكَلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁנּוּי מִבְנִי, שִׁנּוּי מִבְנִי, ...
  10. Russian:структурное изменение, структурные изменения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:структурна зміна, структурні зрушення, ...
  12. Hindi:संरचनात्मक परिवर्तन, ढाँचागत परिवर्तन, ...
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