conversion
noun [ C or U ]
uk/kənˈvɜːʒən/ usthe process of changing from one type of system or organization to another:
currency conversions
conversion into sth the conversion of euros into US dollars
conversion (from sth) into sth the building society's conversion from a mutual organization into a public limited company
conversion to sth Conversion to digital TV will take place over a number of years.
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET
the process of exchanging preferred shares (= shares that give you special rights) for ordinary shares:
The interest rate and conversion price will be determined before the offering closes.
IT
the process of changing computer data so that it can be read by a different software program:
file conversion
LAW
the illegal act of giving away or selling property that belongs to someone else
See also
cash conversion
fraudulent conversion