conversion

noun
UK: /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/
US: /kənˈvɝː.ʒən/

  1. The process of changing something from one form to another.

    1. The conversion of the old factory into apartments is starting soon.
    2. The conversion rate on the website improved after they simplified the checkout process.

  2. The act of changing your beliefs, especially your religion.

    1. His conversion to Catholicism surprised his family and friends.
    2. Her conversion experience led her to dedicate her life to helping others, which is good.

  3. In sports, it's an extra point or points scored after a touchdown or try.

    1. The team missed the conversion, costing them the game in the final seconds.
    2. After scoring the try, the team successfully completed the conversion attempt adding two points.

Synonyms

transformation changeover adaptation switch reconstruction reformation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conversion" in English means: The process of changing something from one form to another., The act of changing your beliefs, especially your religion., In sports, it's an extra point or points scored after a touchdown or try..

The phonetic transcription of "conversion" is /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/ in British English and /kənˈvɝː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conversion": transformation, changeover, adaptation, switch, reconstruction, reformation.

Example usage of "conversion": "The conversion of the old factory into apartments is starting soon.". More examples on the page.