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 transformationb : function 5ac : 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
Recent Examples of transformation from the Web
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The main reasons that spread feelings of superiority are probably sharp internal conflicts, significant external instability and an expectation of outside intervention, and deep transformations within societies, Gallup International said.
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Business also has a crucial role to play in driving the clean energy transformation.
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As a young-Earth creationist, Dr. Snelling embraces a literal interpretation of the Bible’s Book of Genesis: God created the universe, Earth and all life in it in six days, and the flood caused rapid geological transformations.
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Viewers will see the Lasters' yard in its before state, and witness the transformation.
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Obama helped her transformation from political prisoner to national leader, fostering democracy on China’s doorstep.
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Obama helped her transformation from political prisoner to national leader, fostering democracy on China’s doorstep.
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Obama helped her transformation from political prisoner to national leader, fostering democracy on China’s doorstep.
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There's no bold idea to signal Union Station's transformation from a workaday rail hub to a festive gathering place.
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15th Century
First Known Use of transformation
15th century
TRANSFORMATION Defined for English Language Learners
transformation
playDefinition of transformation for English Language Learners
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: a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.
TRANSFORMATION Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of transformation for Students
: the act or process of changing completely : a complete change
Medical Dictionary
transformation
playMedical Definition of transformation
1: an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed—see malignant transformation
2a: genetic modification of a bacterium by incorporation of free DNA from another ruptured bacterial cell—compare transduction 2b: genetic modification of a cell by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
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