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noun tran·si·tion \tran(t)-ˈsi-shən, tran-ˈzi-, chiefly British tran(t)-ˈsi-zhən\

Definition of transition

1a : passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another : changeb : a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another
2a : a musical modulationb : a musical passage leading from one section of a piece to another
3 : an abrupt change in energy state or level (as of an atomic nucleus or a molecule) usually accompanied by loss or gain of a single quantum of energy

play \-ˈsish-nəl, -ˈsizh-, -ˈzish-; -ˈsi-shə-n^əl, -ˈzi-, -zhə-\ adjective

adverb

We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company.
the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood
The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

Latin transition-, transitio, from transire

First Known Use: 1551

verb tran·si·tion

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: to make a change from one state, place, or condition to another : to make a transition

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noun tran·si·tion \tran-ˈsi-shən, -ˈzi-\

: an act or the process of passing from one state, stage, place, or subject to another : change

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noun tran·si·tion \tran(t)s-ˈish-ən, tranz-, chiefly British tran(t)s-ˈizh-\

1: passage from one state or stage to another; especially : an abrupt change in energy state or level (as of an atomic nucleus or a molecule) usually accompanied by loss or gain of a single quantum of energy
2: a genetic mutation in RNA or DNA that results from the substitution of one purine base for the other or of one pyrimidine base for the other