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   transformation

   /ˌtransfəˈmeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a marked change in form, nature, or appearance: "British society underwent a radical transformation"
   • ▪ a sudden dramatic change of scenery on stage.
   • ▪ a metamorphosis during the life cycle of an animal.
   • ▪ the induced or spontaneous change of one element into another by a nuclear process.
   • 2. a process by which one figure, expression, or function is converted into another one of similar value.
   • 3. a process by which an element in the underlying logical deep structure of a sentence is converted to an element in the surface structure.
   • 4. the genetic alteration of a cell by introduction of extraneous DNA, especially by a plasmid.
   • ▪ the heritable modification of a cell from its normal state to a malignant state.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin transformatio(n-), from the verb transformare (see transform).

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSFORMATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRANSFORMATION definition: 1. a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TRANSFORMATION is an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed. How to use transformation in a sentence.

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   noun. 1. a change or alteration, esp a radical one. 2. the act of transforming or the state of being transformed. 3. mathematics. a. a change in position or direction of the reference axes in a coordinate system without an alteration in their relative angle. b.

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   noun. a change or alteration, esp a radical one. the act of transforming or the state of being transformed. maths. a change in position or direction of the reference axes in a coordinate system without an alteration in their relative angle.

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   The meaning of TRANSFORM is to change in composition or structure. How to use transform in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Transform.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSFORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved: The reorganization will transform the entertainment industry. the power of art to transform experience. Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform her self into a radiant star.

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   Definition of transformation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    1. a change or alteration, esp a radical one. 2. the act of transforming or the state of being transformed. 3. (Mathematics) maths.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRANSFORM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    transform suggests changing from one form, appearance, structure, or type to another: to transform soybeans into oil and meal by pressure. convert suggests so changing the characteristics as to change the use or purpose: to convert a barn into a house.