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
Kate Moran, 16, used the programming languages JavaScript and HTML to build a chemistry conversion calculator. — Dana Goldstein, New York Times, "How a State Plans to Turn Coal Country Into Coding Country," 10 Aug. 2019 In stock car racing, this conversion is from the chemical energy stored in gasoline to the kinetic energy of motion. — Christine Helms, The Conversation, "NASCAR may be the fastest way to learn about physics," 8 Aug. 2019 Far more useful is the Note’s new handwriting conversion algorithm. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ hands-on: A new model changes the game, for better or worse," 7 Aug. 2019 Landscape conversion also hammers non-human species. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "Development devours U.S. natural landscape at rate of 2 football fields per minute, study finds," 6 Aug. 2019 Regardless, it’s fun to see where the luxury conversion sector is heading. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Dapper camper van combines luxury with adventure," 5 Aug. 2019 Lim suggests currency conversion to buy U.S. bonds and uncertainty over trade relations may be making investors think twice. — Anne Sraders, Fortune, "Investors Are Fleeing Emerging Markets Stocks as Trade War Heats Up," 5 Aug. 2019 On the heel of those events, the transfer of Kedrick James to SMU decreased the depth and neutralized the impact of Cameron Latu’s recent conversion from pass rusher to in-line blocker. — Rainer Sabin | Rsabin@al.com, al, "Whatever you call it, Alabama is intrigued by this offensive package," 5 Aug. 2019 The other ways of scoring include a conversion kick for two more points after a team has scored with a try. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Don’t know anything about rugby? Doesn’t matter. You can still play on the beach this summer.," 2 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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More Definitions for conversion
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
\
\
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
\
\
Legal Definition of conversion
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