noun

conversion

conversion, transformation, change

The conversion of the factory into apartments took years.

The conversion of the factory into flats took years.

The website's conversion rate is very high.

The website's conversion rate is very high.

His conversion to a new religion surprised his family.

His conversion to a new religion surprised his family.

((of sth.)) ((into sth.)) the change of (sth.) into (sth.) The conversion of the factory into apartments took years.

Synonyms: transformation, change, alteration

From Latin 'convertere' (to turn around), from 'con-' (together) + 'vertere' (to turn).

Think of 'con-' (with) and 'vers' (turn). It's the act of turning something into something else.

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