1
as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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In addition to tiny home builders and equipment vendors, the festival also features skilled builders of van and school bus conversions.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Philadelphia finished last season with the fourth-best fourth-down conversion rate in the NFL (70.4 percent) and finished tied for second in the NFL with 29 rushing touchdowns thanks in part to the play.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
But if your card already offers currency conversion for free—as many do—this surcharge will only cost you more.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Performance analytics – Tracks impressions, clicks, conversions, and return on ad spend for continuous optimization.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Philadelphia finished last season with the fourth-best fourth-down conversion rate in the NFL (70.4 percent) and finished tied for second in the NFL with 29 rushing touchdowns thanks in part to the play.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
But if your card already offers currency conversion for free—as many do—this surcharge will only cost you more.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Performance analytics – Tracks impressions, clicks, conversions, and return on ad spend for continuous optimization.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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