conversion
part of speech
noun (a conversion, conversions)
meaning for a pupil
1) A conversion is changing something from one form, unit or use to another. tree →
2) In maths, a conversion is changing a measurement into different units, like centimetres to metres. tree →
3) A conversion is a building changed for a new use, like a barn conversion or a loft conversion. tree →
4) (church) Conversion is when a person changes their religion or comes to believe; Christians speak of the conversion of Saint Paul. tree →
5) In rugby, a conversion is a kick at goal after a try, worth two points. tree →
sense in the lessons
In maths, conversion tables and conversion facts (1 km = 1000 m, 1 kg = 1000 g) are used in problems. In science, energy conversion changes, for example, electrical energy into light. Phrases: «currency conversion», «loft conversion».
examples
- Use the conversion chart to change inches to centimetres. tree →
- The conversion of 3 metres to centimetres is 300. tree →
- We live in a barn conversion. tree →
- He scored a try and then kicked the conversion. tree →
- A light bulb's energy conversion makes heat as well as light. tree →
- The story of Saint Paul's conversion is in the Bible. tree →
note
Verb: convert. In maths problems, «convert» means multiply or divide by the right number: metres to cm × 100; cm to metres ÷ 100. Always check which unit is bigger.
Trees and pragmatics
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