Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of changing something from one form, purpose, system, or belief to another: This is the core meaning, referring to a transformation or change in state, function, or nature.
   • A change in religious faith, belief, or party: Specifically, the adoption of a new religion, denomination, or set of beliefs.
   • (In sports) A score made on a free throw, after a touchdown, or by kicking a goal: Points earned in specific game situations in sports like American football or rugby.
   • (In logic) The transposition of the subject and predicate of a proposition: A formal operation in logic.
   • (In psychiatry) The manifestation of a psychological conflict as a physical symptom: A defense mechanism where emotional distress is expressed through physical issues.
   • (In computing or mathematics) The process of changing data from one format to another: The translation of information or units from one system to another.

Usage Examples

• General Change:
  • The conversion of the old warehouse into modern apartments took two years.
  • The company is planning its conversion to renewable energy sources.
• Religious Change:
  • Her conversion to Buddhism was a profound personal journey.
• Sports:
  • The kicker made the conversion after the touchdown, adding an extra point.
• Technical/Computing:
  • The software handles the conversion of PDF files to editable text documents.
  • We need to check the currency conversion rates before transferring money.

Advanced Usage

• "Conversion rate": In business and marketing, this refers to the percentage of users who take a desired action (e.g., making a purchase after visiting a website).
  • Improving the website's design increased the conversion rate significantly.
• "Conversion experience": A term often used in religious contexts to describe the pivotal moment or process of adopting a new faith.
  • He described his conversion experience during the retreat.

Variants and Related Words

• Convert (verb/noun): To change or be changed in form, function, or belief. A person who has changed their religion or beliefs.
  • Verb: They decided to convert the attic into a home office.
  • Noun: She is a recent convert to the philosophy of minimalism.
• Convertible (adjective/noun): Capable of being changed. A car with a folding roof.
  • Adjective: The sofa is convertible into a bed.

Synonyms

• Transformation: A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.
• Changeover: A change from one system or situation to another.
• Adaptation: The process of adjusting or modifying something for a new use.
• Metamorphosis: A complete and profound change, often in nature.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: "Conversion" is a noun, so it does not form phrasal verbs. The related verb "convert" is used in phrasal constructions. - Convert into: To change something into a different form or thing. - The old church was converted into a community center. - Convert to: To change to a different system, belief, or religion. - He converted to Islam last year.

Related Idioms

• A conversion on the road to Damascus: Refers to a sudden, profound change in belief or opinion, originating from the biblical story of Saul's conversion to Paul.
  • His policy shift was so complete, journalists called it his road to Damascus conversion.

Noun

1. the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
2. act of exchanging one type of money or security for another
3. interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition
4. a change of religion
   • his conversion to the Catholic faith
5. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis
6. a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
7. a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
8. a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
9. an event that results in a transformation