transformation
noun
trans·for·ma·tion
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən 
-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
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
Examples of transformation in a Sentence
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
Search for unique ways to use your skills, and a positive transformation will unfold.
—
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
About Brand Innovators The goal of Brand Innovators is to accelerate the digital transformation of the marketing and media industries.
—Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Biltmore, which opened in 1929, finally completed a rolling $70 million transformation that modernized every corner of the massive 39-acre, more than 700-room complex while retaining the splendor of its Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired architecture.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
The best leaders are poised with imagination and vision for delivering this change and transformation.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Amidst the current phase of accelerated transformation, one noticeable trend is the increasing demand for AI expertise, even as other tech job listings decline.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
About Ascent Business Partners: Ascent Business Partners is a team of AI transformation executives leveraging state-of-the-art technology through strategic partnerships.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
So when André Terrail, the seven-story restaurant’s owner and president, closed it for a 15-month, top-to-bottom transformation led by the architect Franklin Azzi, the ambition was clear: preserve and extend the experience that his family has offered for three generations.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
This sustainable architectural transformation blends tradition with innovative learning spaces specifically designed to elevate dramatic arts education.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
About Brand Innovators The goal of Brand Innovators is to accelerate the digital transformation of the marketing and media industries.
—Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Biltmore, which opened in 1929, finally completed a rolling $70 million transformation that modernized every corner of the massive 39-acre, more than 700-room complex while retaining the splendor of its Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired architecture.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
The best leaders are poised with imagination and vision for delivering this change and transformation.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Amidst the current phase of accelerated transformation, one noticeable trend is the increasing demand for AI expertise, even as other tech job listings decline.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
About Ascent Business Partners: Ascent Business Partners is a team of AI transformation executives leveraging state-of-the-art technology through strategic partnerships.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
So when André Terrail, the seven-story restaurant’s owner and president, closed it for a 15-month, top-to-bottom transformation led by the architect Franklin Azzi, the ambition was clear: preserve and extend the experience that his family has offered for three generations.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
This sustainable architectural transformation blends tradition with innovative learning spaces specifically designed to elevate dramatic arts education.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
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transformation
noun
trans·for·ma·tion
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən
-fȯr-
: an act, process, or example of transforming or being transformed
transformational
adjective
-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
Medical Definition
transformation
noun
trans·for·ma·tion
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən, -fȯr-
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
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