conversion

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con·ver·sion | \ kən-ˈvər-zhən

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Definition of conversion

1 : the act of converting : the process of being converted

2 : an experience associated with the definite and decisive adoption of a religion

3a : the operation of finding a converse in logic or mathematics

b : reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of fractions

4 : a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down a 2-point conversion a third-down conversion

5 : something converted from one use to another

6 : gene conversion

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Examples of conversion in a Sentence

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. a conversion from Catholicism to Judaism He is thinking about conversion to Buddhism.

Recent Examples on the Web The conversion eventually led to a 36-yard field goal by Murphy, who was signed this week after kicker/punter Michael Carrizosa missed a 21-yarder that would have won last week’s game as time expired. — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2022 In addition to serving as an executive producer, Bacon plays Owen Whistler, who along with his wife Cora (Carrie Preston), runs Whistler Camp, a conversion therapy camp for LGBTQ teens. — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 13 May 2022 The genre pic, formerly known as Whistler Camp, is set at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp and sees Bacon star as Owen Whistler. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2022 The SL Shop’s SportLine conversion is a long way from the European muscle cars that swiftly became AMG’s calling card. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 11 May 2022 Similar conversion therapy bans have sprung up in various states, cities and municipalities in the U.S. — Jon Brown, Fox News, 11 May 2022 Up to $5,000 in financial assistance will be offered for tub-to-shower conversion kit installation with remaining projects eligible for up to $3,000 in assistance. — John Benson, cleveland, 9 May 2022 However, if a business is invested in improving conversion, fulfilling the needs of the customers will result in higher sales. — Anton Lucanus, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Commission staff released a preliminary report this week recommending that the conversion be approved despite a recent consultant’s report which found that without Howard Terminal, Oakland could run out of container-handling space around 2050. — Paul Berger, WSJ, 5 May 2022 See More

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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversion. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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conversion

noun

con·ver·sion | \ kən-ˈvər-zhən

Kids Definition of conversion

1 : the act of changing : the process of being changed They've finished the conversion of the old school into an apartment building.

2 : a change of religion

conversion

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con·ver·sion | \ kən-ˈvər-zhən, -shən

Medical Definition of conversion

1 : the transformation of an unconscious mental conflict into a symbolically equivalent bodily symptom

2 : gene conversion

conversion

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con·ver·sion | \ kən-ˈvər-zhən

Legal Definition of conversion

1a : the act of changing from one form or use to another

b : the act of exchanging one kind of property for another especially : the act of exchanging preferred stocks or bonds for shares of common stock of the same company usually at a preset ratio or price and at a preset time

— equitable conversion

: the constructive conversion of real property into personal property especially as a result of a contract for sale of land or testamentary instructions to sell real estate and divide the proceeds

Note: Equitable conversion is a legal fiction under which the seller of a real property becomes, upon the execution of a contract for the sale of the property, the owner of personal property in the form of legal title to the property that secures payment of the purchase price. The purchaser is deemed to be the holder of equitable title in and owner of the real property, having the rights and being subject to the liabilities that attend that status. In the case of a will in which a property owner authorizes the sale of real property and distribution of the proceeds, the property transforms into personalty by equitable conversion upon the owner's death.

— involuntary conversion

: the conversion of property into other property as compensation for the theft, destruction, seizure, requisition, or condemnation of the original property

Note: For income tax purposes, involuntary conversions are generally taxable, and the gain or loss is computed by offsetting the basis of the property against the compensation received (as from insurance).

2 : the crime or tort of interfering with the ownership of another's movable or personal property without authorization or justification (as a lien) and especially of depriving the owner of use and possession — see also fraudulent conversion