Noun conversion has 9 senses
  1. conversion, transition, changeover - an event that results in a transformation
    --1 is a kind of transformation, transmutation, shift
    --1 has particulars: glycogenesis; isomerization, isomerisation; rectification
    Derived form: verb convert2
  2. conversion - a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
    --2 is a kind of
    calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
    --2 has particulars: data conversion; digitization, digitisation
  3. conversion - a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
    --3 is a kind of
    score
    --3 has particulars: point after, extra point
    Derived form: verb convert6
  4. conversion, rebirth, spiritual rebirth - a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
    --4 is a kind of redemption, salvation
    --4 has particulars: proselytism
  5. conversion - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis
    --5 is a kind of
    defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence
  6. conversion - a change of religion; "his conversion to the Catholic faith"
    --6 is a kind of
    change, alteration, modification
    --6 has particulars: Christianization, Christianisation
    Derived form: verb convert3
  7. conversion - interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition
    --7 is a kind of
    rhetorical device
  8. conversion - act of exchanging one type of money or security for another
    --8 is a kind of
    exchange, interchange
    --8 has particulars: unitization, unitisation
    Derived form: verb convert4
  9. conversion - the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
    --9 is a kind of
    change
    --9 has particulars: afforestation; dressing; transmutation, transubstantiation
    Derived form: verb convert1
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