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A really great actor, in a lucky performance, can transform himself or herself. I've seen actors do that. But often it's a mechanical transformation, which isn't as interesting, and you've got to be careful how you go about something like that, I think.
Alan Alda

Meaning of "transformation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRANSFORMATION

transformation  [ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRANSFORMATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Transformation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRANSFORMATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of transformation in the English dictionary

The first definition of transformation in the dictionary is a change or alteration, esp a radical one. Other definition of transformation is the act of transforming or the state of being transformed. Transformation is also a change in position or direction of the reference axes in a coordinate system without an alteration in their relative angle.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRANSFORMATION


affirmation
ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən
animation
ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən
approximation
əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən
automation
ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən
confirmation
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən
conformation
ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən
Dalmatian
dælˈmeɪʃən
defamation
ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən
deformation
ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən
estimation
ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən
exclamation
ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən
formation
fɔːˈmeɪʃən
inflammation
ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən
information
ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
misinformation
ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
proclamation
ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən
reclamation
ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən
reformation
ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃən
sublimation
ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən
summation
sʌˈmeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRANSFORMATION

transfigurement
transfinite
transfinite number
transfix
transfixed
transfixion
transfixt
transform
transformable
transformational
transformational component
transformational grammar
transformational rule
transformational rules
transformative
transformer
transformer station
transformism
transformist
transformistic

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRANSFORMATION

accreditation
action
administration
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation
federation
foundation

Synonyms and antonyms of transformation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TRANSFORMATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «transformation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of transformation

Translation of «transformation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRANSFORMATION

Find out the translation of transformation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of transformation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «transformation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

转型
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

transformación
570 millions of speakers

English

transformation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिवर्तन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التحول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

преобразование
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transformação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রুপান্তর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

transformation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Transformasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Transformation
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

変態
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변환
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Transformasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuyển đổi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாற்றம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परिवर्तन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

transformasyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trasformazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

transformacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перетворення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

transformare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετασχηματισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

transformasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

omvandling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

transformasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of transformation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANSFORMATION»

The term «transformation» is very widely used and occupies the 6.019 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANSFORMATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about transformation

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10 QUOTES WITH «TRANSFORMATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word transformation.
1
Alan Alda
A really great actor, in a lucky performance, can transform himself or herself. I've seen actors do that. But often it's a mechanical transformation, which isn't as interesting, and you've got to be careful how you go about something like that, I think.
2
Gordon W. Allport
The primary problem in the psychology of becoming is to account for the transformation by which the unsocialized infant becomes an adult with structured loves, hates, loyalties, and interests, capable of taking his place in a complexly ordered society.
3
Robert Barnes
But the whole idea of the transformation... mystery, transformation, and manipulations - those were the things that Marcel was a magician at. That's his magic.
4
John Desmond Bernal
The recognition of the art that informs all pure science need not mean the abandonment for it of all present art, rather it will mean the completion of the transformation of art that has already begun.
5
Kate Bernheimer
There are recurring elements in popularized fairy tales, such as absent parents, some sort of struggle, a transformation, and a marriage. If you look at a range of stories, you find many stories about marriage, sexual initiation, abandonment. The plots often revolve around what to me seem to be elemental fears and desires.
6
Cory Booker
You can't have a physical transformation until you have a spiritual transformation.
7
David Bowie
The absolute transformation of everything that we ever thought about music will take place within 10 years, and nothing is going to be able to stop it. I see absolutely no point in pretending that it's not going to happen. I'm fully confident that copyright, for instance, will no longer exist in 10 years.
8
Jerry Bridges
We take what we think are the tools of spiritual transformation into our own hands and try to sculpt ourselves into robust Christlike specimens. But spiritual transformation is primarily the work of the Holy Spirit. He is the Master Sculptor.
9
Earl Browder
This radical transformation of world power relationships reflects primarily in the case of both the USA and the USSR the growth of the productive forces.
10
Joseph Campbell
When we quit thinking primarily about ourselves and our own self-preservation, we undergo a truly heroic transformation of consciousness.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRANSFORMATION»

Discover the use of transformation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to transformation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere: An ...
An account of the emergence and disintegration of.
Jürgen Habermas, 1991
2
Participation--From Tyranny to Transformation?: Exploring ...
This volume is the first comprehensive attempt to evaluate the state of participatory approaches in the aftermath of the 'Tyranny' critique.
Samuel Hickey, Giles Mohan, 2004
3
The Social Transformation of American Medicine
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Paul Starr, 1982
4
Business Process Transformation
Continuing the tradition of Journal of Management Information Systems, this strictly refereed series of research volumes offers an unparalleled lasting record of the field of Information Systems.
Varun Grover, M. Lynne Markus, 2008
5
Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in ...
Portrays the role of comic books in shaping American youth and pop culture, from Batman's struggles with corrupt politicians during the Depression to Iron Man's Cold War battles.
Bradford W. Wright, 2003
6
Books in the Digital Age: The Transformation of Academic and ...
Thompson focuses on academic and higher education publishing and analyses the evolution of these sectors from 1980 to the present.
John B. Thompson, 2005
7
The Economic Transformation of the Soviet Union, 1913-1945
This book is ideal for students studying a key period of Soviet economic history.
Robert William Davies, Mark Harrison, S. G. Wheatcroft, 1994
8
The Transformation Study Bible--Hardcover
Rely on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe to guide you through Scripture and lead you in real-life transformation. Uncover the profound truths of God's Word. Apply what you learn with a new sense of purpose.
Warren W. Wiersbe, 2009
9
Organizational Transformation: Approaches, Strategies, Theories
"Organizational Transformation" is the first book to analyze how organizations make it through difficult periods.
Amir Levy, Uri Merry, 1986
10
France and Algeria: A History of Decolonization and ...
''--Don Holsinger, Seattle Pacific UniversityPhillip Naylor describes the extraordinary bilateral relationship between France and Algeria, countries which--after 132 years of colonialism and a brutal war of independence--have attempted to ...
Phillip Chiviges Naylor, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRANSFORMATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term transformation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tilda Swinton underwent dramatic transformation for Trainwreck role …
SHE'S known for her porcelain skin, bleached hair and occasionally kooky style — but for her role in the upcoming film Trainwreck, Tilda Swinton looks ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
2
Paul Shetler appointed chief exec of Digital Transformation Office
Shetler joins the DTO following 20 years' experience leading complex IT and business transformation projects, including his latest role as an executive with the ... «CIO Australia, Jul 15»
3
Cognizant to assist Escorts' digital transformation of operations
CHENNAI: Technology major Cognizant announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with engineering giant Escorts for digital transformation of Escorts' ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
4
5 Key Areas of Opportunity for a Digital Transformation
To compete in the intelligent markets, it is essential that an organization's operating models are transformed, according to a new report from International Data ... «Consumer Goods Technology, Jun 15»
5
£1bn Manchester Airport transformation: Super-sized terminal, faster …
Manchester Airport is to get a dramatic £1bn transformation, the M.E.N. can reveal - with a super-sized terminal and faster high-tech security lanes. Said to be the ... «Manchester Evening News, Jun 15»
6
Digital transformation can save the CIO
Digital transformation and the increased emphasis on customer experience, will create an exploding need for business-savvy IT leaders. Because digital rests ... «ZDNet, May 15»
7
CSA commits to transformation goal before parliament
The South African national team has a target to be 50% transformed, although neither the definition of the word nor a deadline has been clarified by Cricket ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, May 15»
8
​Qantas eyes customer insight to help with transformation
Rob Marcolina, Qantas group executive for strategy, transformation, and IT, told investors that customer data will be used to aid operations and the customer ... «ZDNet, May 15»
9
Watch Rita Ora's shocking transformation into battered drug addict in …
Rita Ora has made a shocking transformation from red carpet stunner to drug addict in the Southpaw trailer. The usually-glamorous actress has taken on an ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
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Transformation to the Cloud: Software AG to Simplify Enterprise …
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced it will launch a “Transformation to the Cloud” initiative with the ... «Business Wire, Mar 15»

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