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n. - Act of changing the lineal order of objects in a group; Complete change in character or condition; The act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements; An event in which one thing is substituted for another.

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  • For two hours, every possible permutation of family or friends was snapped in a variety of locations.
  • But any permutation is possible when Tunisia takes on Japan and Belgium clashes with Russia.
  • The only factual effect of the current system or any permutation is creating the illusion of security.
  • Mr. MAHANTHAPPA: And I think this - the idea of permutation is something that I've always gravitated towards.
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