reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl 
1
: an act or the process of reversing
2
: a conversion of a photographic positive into a negative or vice versa
3
: a change (as of fortune) often for the worse
Examples of reversal in a Sentence
In a sudden reversal, the mayor has decided not to run for reelection.
the reversal of a decision
a surprising reversal in the value of the stock
We had a role reversal. I became the leader and he became the follower.
In a reversal of roles, he is now taking care of his mother.
Reversal of the decision is unlikely.
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Those reversals all took place in races where there was a less than 0.06% difference between the candidates.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The startling reversal driven by the gender gap and the strength of independent women, who back Harris by a 28-point margin.
—NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
The reversal comes after a bombastic launch for the drinks.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Zoom out: The current overall confidence divide is a reversal from just six years ago.
—Kathleen Hunter, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The startling reversal driven by the gender gap and the strength of independent women, who back Harris by a 28-point margin.
—NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
The reversal comes after a bombastic launch for the drinks.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Zoom out: The current overall confidence divide is a reversal from just six years ago.
—Kathleen Hunter, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reversal
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl
: an act or the process of reversing
Medical Definition
reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl
: an act or the process of reversing
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