conversione

Conversione, or conversion in English, is the act or process of changing something into a different form, state, or use. The term derives from Latin conversio, from convertere “to turn around.” In general, it applies across many domains, from science to everyday life.

In religion, conversione refers to the adoption of a new faith or religious belief, or a change in denomination. It can be personal, community-based, or part of social history, and may involve rites, vows, or education.

In science and technology, conversion describes transforming measurements or data from one representation to another. Common examples include unit conversion (length, mass, temperature) using conversion factors, file format conversion, and encoding conversion. Currency conversion is also a form of conversion, where money is converted from one currency to another at an exchange rate.

In linguistics and grammar, conversion refers to a process in which a word shifts grammatical category without changing form, such as a noun becoming a verb.

The term is widely used in legal, economic, and social contexts to denote transition from one state to another, often accompanied by standards, rules, or rates governing the change.