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.
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This would be a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets, and it is expected to be approved by China's State Council, the story said.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
In addition, Masimo also noted that this reversal comes after Apple committed an additional $100 billion in US investment for a total of $600 billion, in a ceremony where Apple CEO Tim Cook presented Trump with an engraved glass disk mounted on a 24K-gold base.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
That reversal by the CDC comes after RFK dismissed all members of the CDC vaccine advisory board and installed his own appointees.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
The retailer also is facing stiffer competition from rivals including Walmart, contending with cost pressures because of tariffs and dealing with backlash to its reversal of key diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
In addition, Masimo also noted that this reversal comes after Apple committed an additional $100 billion in US investment for a total of $600 billion, in a ceremony where Apple CEO Tim Cook presented Trump with an engraved glass disk mounted on a 24K-gold base.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
That reversal by the CDC comes after RFK dismissed all members of the CDC vaccine advisory board and installed his own appointees.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
The retailer also is facing stiffer competition from rivals including Walmart, contending with cost pressures because of tariffs and dealing with backlash to its reversal of key diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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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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