conversion
Translation
change, transformation, adaptation
Examples
The conversion of the loft created an extra bedroom.
The conversion of the loft created an extra bedroom.
His conversion to a new religion was surprising.
His conversion to a new religion was surprising.
The website tracks the conversion of visitors into customers.
The website tracks the conversion of visitors into customers.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) ((into sth.)) the change of (sth.) into (sth. else) The conversion of the factory into apartments took years.
((to sth.)) a change to (a new belief) His conversion to Buddhism was a long process.
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Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (an intensive prefix) + 'vertere' (to turn). The act of 'turning' or changing something from one form to another.
Memory Tips
Think of 'converting' a file on a computer, or 'converting' a building's use.