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conversion

/kʌnvˈɝʒʌn/noun3 syllables

Conversion means: an event that results in a transformation.

Synonyms for conversion4

noun, as in an event that results in a transformation

transition, changeover

noun, as in a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life

rebirth, spiritual rebirth

What does conversion mean?9

noun

1

an event that results in a transformation

2

a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life

3

a change in the units or form of an expression:

4

a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown

5

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis

6

a change of religion“his conversion to the Catholic faith”

7

interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition

8

act of exchanging one type of money or security for another

9

the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with conversion?10

two syllables

three syllables

diversionimmersionexcursioninversionaversiondispersionsubversionincursion
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Conversion in a sentence

  • Do you know the conversion rate between dollars and euros?AlanF_US
  • Conversion to the metric system was opposed by tool manufacturers.AlanF_US
  • A loft conversion can add considerable value to a property.Vanilla
  • I still have to mentally do the conversion from metric into imperial.bobking12
  • Conversion to solar energy continues to gain steam.Hybrid
  • Conversion therapy has been proven both ineffective and psychologically damaging.shekitten
  • After my conversion to Islam, my life has become better.Amastan
  • After my conversion to Islam, my life has been much better.Amastan

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Forms of conversion

as a noun

plural
conversions