conversion

Noun
  1. An event that results in a transformation (synset 107430330)
    is a type of: shift, transformation, transmutation - a qualitative change
    subtypes:
    • glycogenesis - the conversion of glucose to glycogen when the glucose in the blood exceeds the demand
    • isomerisation, isomerization - the conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself
    • rectification - the conversion of alternating current to direct current
    same as: changeover, transition
  2. A change in the units or form of an expression: (synset 105810920)
    "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
    is a type of: calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
    subtypes:
  3. A successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown (synset 100189955)
    is a type of: score - the act of scoring in a game or sport
    subtypes: extra point, point after, point after touchdown - in American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown
  4. A spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life (synset 100095608)
    is a type of: redemption, salvation - (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
    subtypes: proselytism - the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
    same as: rebirth, spiritual rebirth
  5. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis (synset 113474120)
    referred to in: psychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology - the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
    is a type of: defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
  6. A change of religion (synset 107369794)
    "his conversion to the Catholic faith"
    is a type of: alteration, change, modification - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
    subtypes: christianisation, christianization - conversion to Christianity
  7. Interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition (synset 107117149)
    is a type of: rhetorical device - a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
  8. Act of exchanging one type of money or security for another (synset 101095304)
    is a type of: exchange, interchange - reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
    subtypes: unitisation, unitization - conversion of an investment trust into a unit investment trust
  9. The act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another (synset 100400891)
    is a type of: change - the action of changing something
    subtypes:
    • afforestation - the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting)
    • dressing - processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
    • transmutation, transubstantiation - an act that changes the form or character or substance of something

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