conversion

[kuhn-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / kənˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /

NOUN

change, adaptation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alteration changeover growth modification reconstruction reorganization switch transformation

STRONG

about-face exchange flip-flop flux innovation metamorphosis novelty passage passing permutation progress qualification reclamation reformation regeneration resolution resolving reversal transfiguration translation transmogrification transmutation turning

WEAK

change of heart metanoia metasis proselytization remodelling see the light turning around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stagnation

WEAK

idleness sameness

Example Sentences

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Earlier this year, equalities minister Olivia Bailey, reiterated the government's intention to stop conversion practices.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

For early retirees, losing ACA subsidies can cost more than the tax saved by the conversion.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

OpenAI said that Musk was aware of the conversion and even supported it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Roughly $5 billion of Strategy’s convertible debt is far below its conversion price and might require redemption in 2028.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

If so, the adoption of Algonkian in the Northeast would mark an era of spiritual ferment and heady conversion, much like the time when Islam rose and spread Arabic throughout the Middle East.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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