plural conversions
1
a
: the act or process of changing from one form, state, etc., to another
—often + to or into
The company is undergoing a conversion to a new computer system.
They have suggested conversion of the old school into apartments.
Conversion to gas heating will continue over the next few years.
b
: the act or process of changing from one religion, belief, political party, etc., to another
—often + to
a conversion from Catholicism to Judaism
He is thinking about conversion to Buddhism.
2
a
: a successful attempt at scoring extra points in rugby or American football
a 2-point conversion
b
American football
: a successful attempt to move the ball forward 10 yards
a third-down conversion
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conversion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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