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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The judicial branch of the federal government will have some decisions of its own to make about the monument, and may inject still more reversals.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
Meta’s decision to eliminate its fact-checking program marks a sharp reversal for the major social media company, quickly prompting questions over the firm’s direction as President-elect Trump heads back to the Oval Office.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
During the event at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall downtown, Bass and the others touted the recent reversal of a federal regulation that excluded some disabled veterans from receiving housing subsidies.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, recent evidence of a slowdown in Tesla’s EV shipments suggests a potential reversal or, at minimum, a deceleration in growth.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
Meta’s decision to eliminate its fact-checking program marks a sharp reversal for the major social media company, quickly prompting questions over the firm’s direction as President-elect Trump heads back to the Oval Office.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
During the event at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall downtown, Bass and the others touted the recent reversal of a federal regulation that excluded some disabled veterans from receiving housing subsidies.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, recent evidence of a slowdown in Tesla’s EV shipments suggests a potential reversal or, at minimum, a deceleration in growth.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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