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Noun conversion has 9 senses

conversion, transition, changeover - an event that results in a transformation
--₁ is a kind of transformation, transmutation, shift
--₁ has particulars: glycogenesis; isomerization, isomerisation; rectification
Derived form: verb convert₂
conversion - a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
--₂ is a kind of calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
--₂ has particulars: data conversion; digitization, digitisation
conversion - a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
--₃ is a kind of score
--₃ has particulars: point after, extra point
Derived form: verb convert₆
conversion, rebirth, spiritual rebirth - a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
--₄ is a kind of redemption, salvation
--₄ has particulars: proselytism
conversion - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis
--₅ is a kind of defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence
conversion - a change of religion; "his conversion to the Catholic faith"
--₆ is a kind of change, alteration, modification
--₆ has particulars: Christianization, Christianisation
Derived form: verb convert₃
conversion - interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition
--₇ is a kind of rhetorical device
conversion - act of exchanging one type of money or security for another
--₈ is a kind of exchange, interchange
--₈ has particulars: unitization, unitisation
Derived form: verb convert₄
conversion - the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
--₉ is a kind of change
--₉ has particulars: afforestation; dressing; transmutation, transubstantiation
Derived form: verb convert₁