conversion
/kənˈvɝʒən/ noun B2- The act of converting something or someone. · The conversion of the database from ASCII to Unicode
- A software product converted from one platform to another.
- A chemical reaction wherein a substrate is transformed into a product.
- A free kick, after scoring a try, worth two points.
- An extra point (or two) scored by kicking a field goal or carrying the ball into the end zone after scoring a touchdown.
- An online advertising performance metric representing a visitor performing whatever the intended result of an ad is defined to be.
- Under the common law, the tort of the taking of someone's personal property with intent to permanently deprive them of it, or damaging property to the extent that the owner is deprived of the utility of that property, thus making the tortfeasor liable for the entire value of the property. · the conversion of a horse
- Living space in a part of a building that was previously uninhabitable, or the process of constructing such living space. · a loft conversion
Plural conversions
From the library
“Well, well, Dandré,” said Louis XVIII., “Blacas is not yet convinced; let us proceed, therefore, to the usurper’s conversion.” The minister of police bowed.
“The usurper’s conversion!” murmured the duke, looking at the king and Dandré, who spoke alternately, like Virgil’s shepherds.
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