transformation

noun

trans·for·ma·tion | \ ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən

, -fȯr-\

Definition of transformation

1 : an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed

2 : false hair worn especially by a woman to replace or supplement natural hair

3a(1) : the operation of changing (as by rotation or mapping) one configuration or expression into another in accordance with a mathematical rule especially : a change of variables or coordinates in which a function of new variables or coordinates is substituted for each original variable or coordinate

(2) : the formula that effects a transformation

b : function sense 5a

c : an operation that converts (as by insertion, deletion, or permutation) one grammatical string (such as a sentence) into another also : a formal statement of such an operation

4 : genetic modification of a bacterium by incorporation of free DNA from another bacterial cell also : genetic modification of a cell by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

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Examples of transformation in a Sentence

The building underwent various transformations over the years. a raven-haired starlet who underwent an attention-getting transformation and showed up at the awards ceremony as a blonde

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Macron wants Europe to lead the way toward more multilateralism, as opposed to isolationism, to address the worlds' challenges like migration, climate change, digital transformation and inequalities. — Sylvie Corbet, Fox News, "How Macron won Trump's friendship, failed to influence him," 31 Aug. 2018 Wilson has studied this transformation and its endless iterations for years. — Cindy Dampier, chicagotribune.com, "Mindfulness is not just a buzzword, it's a multibillion dollar industry. Here's the truth about the hype," 2 July 2018 After undergoing a dramatic transformation and dropping 300 lbs. — Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE.com, "Mama June Struggles to Squeeze Into Size 8 Dress After Gaining Weight Back: 'It's Going to Pop!'," 15 June 2018 Outspoken and public-minded, entrepreneurial and egalitarian, these students grew up in an era of social transformation and digital connection. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Graduation in an age of innovation — and uncertainty," 10 June 2018 The piece looks at birth, transformation, and death through an Azerbaijani folktale. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, "Classical concerts: 'Star Wars' at the Mann, Curtis Summerfest, 'Fred' the organ at Kimmel, more," 6 June 2018 Milwaukee historian John Gurda will discuss Milwaukee transformations and their relation to the Muskego area. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Get dirty at Mukwonago High School June 2 in the mud run," 28 May 2018 Of course, investors in Jawbone and Webvan were also promised transformation and ended up with nothing. — Zachary Karabell, WIRED, "Elon Musk's Ire Reveals a Wall Street-Silicon Valley Divide," 5 May 2018 The goal is to become more efficient and lower costs, said Gordon Birrell, BP’s chief operating officer for production, transformation and carbon. — Houston Chronicle, "BP unleashing robot army to improve performance, safety," 2 May 2018

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