conversion
UK: kənˈvɜːʃən | US: kənˈvɜːrʒən
n. the act or process of changing something from one form, purpose, or system to another
n. a change of religion, belief, or opinion
n. (computing) the process of changing data from one format to another
The word "conversion" originates from Latin conversio, derived from convertere ("to turn around, transform"). The morpheme con- (from Latin cum) implies "together," while vers (from Latin vertere) means "to turn." The suffix -ion forms a noun indicating an action or process. Historically, the term described a physical turning (e.g., of soil) but evolved metaphorically to signify spiritual or ideological change (e.g., religious conversion). In modern contexts, it extends to technical transformations (e.g., data conversion).
The conversion of the old factory into apartments took two years.
Her conversion to Buddhism surprised her family.
The software handles file conversion between PDF and Word formats.
Energy conversion efficiency is critical for sustainable technology.
The preacher spoke about his dramatic conversion experience.