conversion
noun
con·ver·sion
| \ kən-ˈvər-zhən
, -shən\
, -shən\
Definition of conversion
1
: the act of converting : the process of being converted
2
: an experience associated with the definite and decisive adoption of a religion
3a
: the operation of finding a converse in logic or mathematics
b
: reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of fractions
4
: a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down
a 2-point conversion a third-down conversion
5
: something converted from one use to another
6
: gene conversion
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Other Words from conversion
conversional
\ kən-ˈvərzh-nəl
; -ˈvər-zhə- , -ˈvər-shnəl , -shə-nᵊl \
adjective
; -ˈvər-zhə- , -ˈvər-shnəl , -shə-nᵊl \
adjective
Synonyms for conversion
Synonyms
changeover, metamorphosis, transfiguration, transformation
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Examples of conversion in a Sentence
The company is undergoing a conversion to a new computer system.
They have suggested conversion of the old school into apartments.
Conversion to gas heating will continue over the next few years.
a conversion from Catholicism to Judaism
He is thinking about conversion to Buddhism.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The developer entered into agreements with Antioch, Hercules and Hayward allowing it to move forward with its property conversions. — Sarah Ravani, SFChronicle.com, "East Bay tenants face eviction as developer converts units to affordable housing," 1 Sep. 2019 In Piety and Power, LoBianco offers key insights into Pence’s personal life and career, including his evangelical conversion, and gives a highly-detailed history of how President Trump selected Pence to be his running mate in 2016. — Annabel Gutterman, Time, "The 42 Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2019," 30 Aug. 2019 After their third fourth-down conversion of the evening, the Pioneers were in position to add to the lead, but Quinn intercepted the ball in the end zone with 22 seconds left before halftime. — Andrew Turner, Daily Pilot, "Huntington Beach football can’t solve Western," 30 Aug. 2019 Senior quarterback William Anglen’s 10-yard touchdown run and his two-point conversion cut the lead to 20-17. — cleveland.com, "No. 9 Euclid football comes out strong, holds on late to beat No. 17 Glenville, 29-24," 30 Aug. 2019 The Beavers could merely improve their third-down conversions with more of a conservative approach. — oregonlive, "Key to Oregon State’s 2019 season? Offense moving the sticks," 29 Aug. 2019 Kicker Jason Sanders kicked a 40-yard field goal, the first of his two conversions to get Miami on the board. — Safid Deen, sun-sentinel.com, "Ryan Fitzpatrick struggles mightily vs. Jaguars, forcing Brian Flores to re-evaluate Dolphins’ starting quarterback job," 23 Aug. 2019 Denver’s population growth neutralizes the present slow pace of our conversion from fossil fuels to renewable resources. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Can the Denver City Council clear the air? (8/18/19)," 18 Aug. 2019 The wake for one of downtown St. Paul’s last non-residential art studio buildings was meant to mourn more than just a single 1909 structure before its conversion to luxury housing. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "Art-infused Jax St. Paul building offers Lowertown luxury, without the artists," 12 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'conversion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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conversion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of conversion
: the act or process of changing from one form, state, etc., to another
: the act or process of changing from one religion, belief, political party, etc., to another
: a successful attempt at scoring extra points in rugby or American football
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conversion
noun
con·ver·sion
| \ kən-ˈvər-zhən
\
\
Kids Definition of conversion
1
: the act of changing : the process of being changed
They've finished the conversion of the old school into an apartment building.
2
: a change of religion
conversion
noun
con·ver·sion
| \ kən-ˈvər-zhən, -shən
\
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Medical Definition of conversion
1
: the transformation of an unconscious mental conflict into a symbolically equivalent bodily symptom
2
: gene conversion
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conversion
noun
con·ver·sion
| \ kən-ˈvər-zhən
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