reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl 
1
: an act or the process of reversing
2
: a conversion of a photographic positive into a negative or vice versa
3
: a change (as of fortune) often for the worse
Examples of reversal in a Sentence
In a sudden reversal, the mayor has decided not to run for reelection.
the reversal of a decision
a surprising reversal in the value of the stock
We had a role reversal. I became the leader and he became the follower.
In a reversal of roles, he is now taking care of his mother.
Reversal of the decision is unlikely.
Recent Examples on the Web
California will provide first responders, universities and other qualifying organizations with a generic version of Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal drug, for free, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Mariska Hargitay is condemning the shocking decision for Harvey Weinstein's 2020 convictions in New York State to be overturned, marking the reversal of a major #MeToo era victory.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Johnson earned bipartisan praise for his reversal on a foreign aid package that Biden signed into law Wednesday that included roughly $26 billion for Israel as its war with Hamas rages on in Gaza.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
And being in a position to go on the offensive is something of a reversal of fortune for a vice president who has endured withering — often unfair — attacks and who struggled to define herself in the role.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
While that’s far from his base case, and Musk denied a Reuters article that first reported the news, the fund manager warns any reversal in the company’s plan would threaten his eye-catching calls on the stock, without fresh sources of growth.
—Esha Dey, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
What Nvidia’s reversal means for investors | Smart Investing
Does Novo Nordisk already have the next Ozempic?
Reddit and other IPOs could be great news for investors
Is there an AI bubble?
—Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
The Phoenix Republican’s reversal came after The Arizona Republic shared with him news footage of Wednesday's floor session, where Gress' actions were loudly condemned by Democrats as hypocritical and helped fuel a loud and angry protest shaming Republicans for not taking up the repeal vote.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
The difference now, of course, is that the latest EEOC decision comes after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Mariska Hargitay is condemning the shocking decision for Harvey Weinstein's 2020 convictions in New York State to be overturned, marking the reversal of a major #MeToo era victory.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Johnson earned bipartisan praise for his reversal on a foreign aid package that Biden signed into law Wednesday that included roughly $26 billion for Israel as its war with Hamas rages on in Gaza.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
And being in a position to go on the offensive is something of a reversal of fortune for a vice president who has endured withering — often unfair — attacks and who struggled to define herself in the role.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
While that’s far from his base case, and Musk denied a Reuters article that first reported the news, the fund manager warns any reversal in the company’s plan would threaten his eye-catching calls on the stock, without fresh sources of growth.
—Esha Dey, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
What Nvidia’s reversal means for investors | Smart Investing
Does Novo Nordisk already have the next Ozempic?
Reddit and other IPOs could be great news for investors
Is there an AI bubble?
—Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
The Phoenix Republican’s reversal came after The Arizona Republic shared with him news footage of Wednesday's floor session, where Gress' actions were loudly condemned by Democrats as hypocritical and helped fuel a loud and angry protest shaming Republicans for not taking up the repeal vote.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
The difference now, of course, is that the latest EEOC decision comes after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl
: an act or the process of reversing
Medical Definition
reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl
: an act or the process of reversing
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