transition

noun

Definition of transitionnext
as in transformation
a change from one state or condition to another We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

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Recent Examples of transition Along with Roppo, Def Jam Chairman and Chief Executive Tunji Balogun is departing but will stay through the end of the year to help with the transition. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The plan would also prohibit new horse carriage licenses; the horses would be retired, and the city would develop a transition program to help drivers find new jobs. — Jessica Moore, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Again, this helps ease the buyer’s transition to your house and neighborhood. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The dean is known for playing a key role in papal transitions and is often considered a top contender himself. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transition
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  1. transformation
  2. shift
  3. conversion
  4. adjustment
Noun
  • The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Its construction marks another chapter in the transformation of an island whose identity has long been tied to industrial production.
    — Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of transformation
Noun
  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Warsh described the global shift toward tighter monetary policy as a common fight on prices.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
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  • Prior to Monday night’s game between the Bills and Rams, the Bucs ranked seventh in the NFL in total defense, second against the run, tied for eighth in third-down conversion percentage and seventh in interception percentage.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Among the 138 teams in FBS, TCU’s offense ranks 93rd in third down conversions, 110th in rushing, and tied for 103rd in first downs.
    — Mac Engel October 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of conversion
Noun
  • Ongoing care may be as simple as assessing how the patient is responding to their dosage and whether an adjustment is appropriate.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The lawmakers pointed to signal adjustments made to comply with federal rules protecting the Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustment

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