'Reversal' definitions:

Definition of 'reversal'

From: WordNet
noun
A change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
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An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating [syn: reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye]
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Turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens" [syn: reversal, turn around]
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A decision to reverse an earlier decision [syn: reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround]
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A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside [ant: affirmation]
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Turning in the opposite direction [syn: reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround]
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The act of reversing the order or place of [syn: transposition, reversal]
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A major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy" [syn: about-face, volte- face, reversal, policy change]

Definition of 'Reversal'

From: GCIDE
  • Reversal \Re*ver"sal\, a. [See Reverse.] Intended to reverse; implying reversal. [Obs.] --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Reversal'

From: GCIDE
  • Reversal \Re*ver"sal\, n. [From Reverse.]
  • 1. The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'reversal'

From: Moby Thesaurus