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单词 transformations
释义

transformation

noun

trans·​for·​ma·​tion ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce transformation (audio)
-fȯr-
1
: an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed
2
: false hair worn especially by a woman to replace or supplement natural hair
3
a(1)
: the operation of changing (as by rotation or mapping) one configuration or expression into another in accordance with a mathematical rule
especially : a change of variables or coordinates in which a function of new variables or coordinates is substituted for each original variable or coordinate
(2)
: the formula that effects a transformation
b
: function sense 5a
c
: an operation that converts (as by insertion, deletion, or permutation) one grammatical string (such as a sentence) into another
also : a formal statement of such an operation
4
: genetic modification of a bacterium by incorporation of free DNA from another bacterial cell
also : genetic modification of a cell by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

Synonyms

  • changeover
  • conversion
  • metamorphosis
  • transfiguration
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Example Sentences

The building underwent various transformations over the years. a raven-haired starlet who underwent an attention-getting transformation and showed up at the awards ceremony as a blonde
Recent Examples on the Web For in the Cherokee worldview, there’s a constant theme of transformation and rebirth. Autumn Fourkiller, Longreads, 24 Aug. 2022 Fitzgerald said that people should expect a night of transformation and magic. Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2022 According to the recent EY CEO Imperative study, only 30% of manufacturing leaders identify business model innovation as a top growth and transformation driver, well behind sectors such as technology (55%) and finance (38%). Lisa Caldwell, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Previously, Savoy had served as Duke's chief strategy officer, chief transformation and administrative officer, chief accounting officer and controller after having joined Duke in 2001 as a manager in its energy trading unit. Kevin Kelleher, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2022 His arrival came three months before the creation of a Transformation and Quality Office that stands independent from operations and is led by Stuart Rowley, who reports to the CEO and is now chief transformation and quality officer. Nora Eckert, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 An embodiment of freedom, transformation and masculine energy. Emma Becker, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Previously the chief commercial officer at BBC Studios Americas, Maitra is now charged with oversight for global syndication and advertising sales as well as business transformation and digital business development. Carson Burton, Variety, 2 Aug. 2022 All that recycling suggests themes of reclamation, transformation, and redemption. BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

transformation

noun

trans·​for·​ma·​tion ˌtrans-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce transformation (audio)
: the act or process of changing completely : a complete change

Medical Definition

transformation

noun

trans·​for·​ma·​tion ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən, -fȯr- How to pronounce transformation (audio)
1
: an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed see malignant transformation
2
a
: genetic modification of a bacterium by incorporation of free DNA from another ruptured bacterial cell compare transduction sense 2
b
: genetic modification of a cell by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

transformations

noun

plural of transformation
as in conversions
a change in form, appearance, or use a raven-haired starlet who underwent an attention-getting transformation and showed up at the awards ceremony as a blonde

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • conversions
  • transitions
  • metamorphoses
  • alterations
  • transfigurations
  • modifications
  • shifts
  • adjustments
  • reformations
  • changeovers
  • transmutations
  • revisions
  • deformations
  • displacements
  • distortions
  • substitutions
  • replacements
  • variations
  • reconversions
  • disfigurements
  • redos
  • reconstructions
  • mutations
  • supplantations
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