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Transform

//tɹænsˈfɔɹm// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun

1
An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.
2
A function so produced. broadly
3
A transform fault.

Verb

1
To change greatly the appearance or form of. transitive
"The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold."
2
change in outward structure or looks wordnet
3
To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert. transitive
"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind."
4
increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) wordnet
5
To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value. transitive

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6
change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species wordnet
7
To subject to the action of a transformer. transitive
8
convert (one form of energy) to another wordnet
9
To subject (a cell) to transformation. transitive
10
change or alter in form, appearance, or nature wordnet
11
To undergo a transformation; to change in appearance or character. intransitive
12
change from one form or medium into another wordnet
13
subject to a mathematical transformation wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).

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