What does "gear change" mean?

An instance of changing gears (shifting gears).

What is a synonym for "gear change"?

Common synonyms include: downshift, gearshift, gearshifts, shifting, transmission gear action.

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Noun

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An instance of changing gears (shifting gears). especially
"This transmission is so smooth and quiet that you hardly even notice a gear change."

"This transmission is so smooth and quiet that you hardly even notice a gear change."