Synonyms for conversion

Noun

1. conversion, transition, changeover, transformation, transmutation, shift

usage: an event that results in a transformation

2. conversion, calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning

usage: a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"

3. conversion, score

usage: a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown

4. conversion, rebirth, spiritual rebirth, redemption, salvation

usage: a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life

5. conversion, defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence

usage: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis

6. conversion, change, alteration, modification

usage: a change of religion; "his conversion to the Catholic faith"

7. conversion, rhetorical device

usage: interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition

8. conversion, exchange, interchange

usage: act of exchanging one type of money or security for another

9. conversion, change

usage: the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another