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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The reversal played out at the closed board meeting, the person and Dreyer, who listened to the meeting over Zoom, said to The Bee.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
His defensive stance provided a massive cushion for Berkshire as President Donald Trump’s stunning tariff rollout and reversal triggered roller-coaster price swings in the market.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit says the reversal means states that planned on the funding will face budget shortfalls.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
What do advocates say about the reversal? Making seniors appear in person to verify their identities could have created hardship for many, especially seniors with health or mobility issues.
—Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
His defensive stance provided a massive cushion for Berkshire as President Donald Trump’s stunning tariff rollout and reversal triggered roller-coaster price swings in the market.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit says the reversal means states that planned on the funding will face budget shortfalls.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
What do advocates say about the reversal? Making seniors appear in person to verify their identities could have created hardship for many, especially seniors with health or mobility issues.
—Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reversal
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 21 Apr. 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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