conversion

/kənˈvɜrʒən/
noun
  1. The act or process of changing something from one form, use, or system to another.
    • We need a currency conversion before traveling to Japan.
    • The conversion of the old factory into apartments took two years.
    • The conversion of sunlight into electricity is done by solar panels.
  2. A change in a person's religious beliefs or political opinions.
    • The politician's conversion to environmentalism surprised many voters.
    • He wrote a book about his conversion from atheism to faith.
    • Her conversion to Buddhism happened after years of study.
  3. In sports, a successful kick or try that scores extra points after a touchdown or goal.
    • The crowd cheered as the conversion sailed through the uprights.
    • After the try, the team attempted a conversion but missed.
    • The kicker made the conversion to add two points to the score.
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