1 : (mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same
2 : the act of changing one thing or position for another
3 : an event that results in a transformation
4 : the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
5 : (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
verbe
1 : convert (one form of energy) to another
2 : be equivalent in effect
3 : make a shift in or exchange of; then we switched-"
