About The Word Reversal
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Reversal
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What's The Definition Of Reversal?
[n] the act of reversing the order or place of
[n] a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy" [n] a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function" [n] turning in the opposite direction [n] a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside [n] a decision to reverse an earlier decision [n] turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens" [n] an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating Synonyms | Synonyms for Reversal: about-face | blow | change of mind | flip-flop | policy change | reverse | reverse | setback | transposition | turn around | turnabout | turnabout | turnaround | turnaround | volte-face Related Terms | Find terms related to Reversal: See Also | about turn | afterthought | change | change of direction | change of state | deciding | decision making | happening | judgement | judgment | judicial decision | natural event | occurrence | reconsideration | regress | regression | reordering | reorientation | rethink | retrogression | retroversion | reversion | second thought | turn | turning | undoing | u-turn | whammy Reversal In Webster's Dictionary \Re*ver"sal\, a. [See {Reverse}.]
Intended to reverse; implying reversal. [Obs.] --Bp. Burnet.
\Re*ver"sal\, n. [From {Reverse}.] 1. The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens. 2. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void. --Blackstone. |
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