Conversion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of CONVERSION

1

a

:

the act or process of changing from one form, state, etc., to another

— often + to or into

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• The company is undergoing a conversion to a new computer system.

[noncount]

• 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

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• a conversion from Catholicism to Judaism

[noncount]

• He is thinking about conversion to Buddhism.

2

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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