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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Trump is now opposed to banning TikTok on national security grounds, a reversal from 2020.
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Joe Walsh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The policy is a reversal of the White House belief that using such missiles was an escalatory risk and underscores the importance of holding Kursk for both sides, which will be an important bargaining chip if and when negotiations commence.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
According to Canalys, Huawei’s share of the Chinese market for phones costing more than $600 has grown from 11% in the third quarter of 2022 to 33% in the same period this year, in a remarkable reversal of fortune for the company.
—Juliana Liu, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
There is a role reversal happening where the men are taking over in the kitchen.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Joe Walsh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The policy is a reversal of the White House belief that using such missiles was an escalatory risk and underscores the importance of holding Kursk for both sides, which will be an important bargaining chip if and when negotiations commence.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
According to Canalys, Huawei’s share of the Chinese market for phones costing more than $600 has grown from 11% in the third quarter of 2022 to 33% in the same period this year, in a remarkable reversal of fortune for the company.
—Juliana Liu, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
There is a role reversal happening where the men are taking over in the kitchen.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 3 Dec. 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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