What does transition mean?

Definitions for transition
trænˈzɪʃ ən, -ˈsɪʃ-tran·si·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. passage, transitionnoun

    the act of passing from one state or place to the next

  2. conversion, transition, changeovernoun

    an event that results in a transformation

  3. transitionnoun

    a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

  4. transition, modulationnoun

    a musical passage moving from one key to another

  5. transitionverb

    a passage that connects a topic to one that follows

  6. transitionverb

    cause to convert or undergo a transition

    "the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology"

  7. transitionverb

    make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)

    "The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets"; "The adagio transitioned into an allegro"

Wiktionary

  1. transitionnoun

    The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

  2. transitionnoun

    A word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another.

  3. transitionnoun

    A brief modulation; a passage connecting two themes.

  4. transitionnoun

    A point mutation in which one base is replaced by another of the same class (purine or pyrimidine); compare transversion.

  5. transitionnoun

    A change from defense to attack, or attack to defense.

  6. transitionnoun

    The onset of the final stage of childbirth.

  7. transitionnoun

    A change between forward and backward motion without stopping.

  8. transitionnoun

    The process or act of changing from one gender role to another, or of bringing one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity.

  9. transitionverb

    To make a transition.

  10. transitionverb

    To change from one gender role to another, or bring one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Transitionnoun

    Etymology: transitio, Latin.

    Heat and cold have a virtual transition without communication of substance, but moisture not. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.

    As for the mutation of sexes, and transition into one another, we cannot deny it in hares, it being observable in man. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iii.

    I have given some intimations of the changes which happen in the interior parts of the earth, I mean the transitions and removes of metals and minerals there. John Woodward.

    The spots are of the same colour throughout, there being an immediate transition from white to black, and not declining gradually, and mixing as they approach. John Woodward.

    You can scarce imagine any hero passing from one stage of life to another with so easy a transition, and so laudable a behaviour. Alexander Pope.

    As once inclos’d in woman’s beauteous mould;
    Thence, by a soft transition we repair,
    From earthly vehicles to these of air. Alexander Pope.

    Then with transition sweet new speech resumes. John Milton.

    Covetousness was none of his faults, but described as a veil over the true meaning of the poet, which was to satyrize his prodigality and voluptuousness, to which he makes a transition. Dryden.

ChatGPT

  1. transition

    Transition refers to the process or period of changing from one state, condition, or situation to another. It can involve physical change, emotional change, or status change and usually represents growth, development, or movement. It's often marked by a transformation or a shift which can be gradual or sudden.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Transitionnoun

    passage from one place or state to another; charge; as, the transition of the weather from hot to cold

  2. Transitionnoun

    a direct or indirect passing from one key to another; a modulation

  3. Transitionnoun

    a passing from one subject to another

  4. Transitionnoun

    change from one form to another

Wikidata

  1. Transition

    Transition is an album of music by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, recorded in 1965 but released posthumously only in 1970. As its title indicates, Transition was a bridge between classic quartet recordings like A Love Supreme and the more experimental works of Coltrane's last years. For some reason, Impulse! decided to alter the track listing of the original album on the CD edition, removing "Dear Lord" and replacing it with two pieces originally released on Kulu Sé Mama, both recorded on June 10: "Welcome" and "Vigil". However, the 2001 Japanese edition restored the original track listing. Coltrane's playing alternates between blues idioms and the free jazz that would dominate his final work. Of the four musicians on this album, pianist McCoy Tyner was still the most grounded in traditional jazz. Bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones were finding new ways to approach their instruments, while Coltrane took the lead with a newfound musical freedom. Transition's title track is a fifteen-minute modified blues, whilst "Dear Lord" is a ballad featuring Roy Haynes substituting for Jones on drums. "Welcome," which replaces "Dear Lord" on the album's compact disc release, is a five-minute ballad with a theme pitched high in the tenor saxophone's altissimo register and making extensive use of multiphonics. The closing "Suite" is a twenty-minute performance, covering a variety of moods. Ultimately, "Vigil", which concludes the CD release of the album, is a fiery duet between Coltrane and Jones.

Editors Contribution

  1. transition

    To change and evolve from a current form to a new and improved form.

    The government transition is systematic and easy.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 4, 2020  

British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'transition' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3909

  2. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'transition' in Nouns Frequency: #1489

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of transition in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of transition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of transition in a Sentence

  1. Fred VanVleet:

    You probably could say that, give Chicago credit, they were really physical. They pushed us off the line, off our spots a little bit. I think we were begging a little bit for some calls there. ... They really asserted themselves and got out in transition, and we just never really closed the gap after that (15-0) run.

  2. George Ratiu:

    Amid clear signs that affordability is curbing demand, some homeowners may fear that they missed the market's peak, with real estate markets still contending with significant under building, compounded by construction companies slashing single-family starts, the transition toward balance is losing steam.

  3. French President Francois Hollande:

    2016 must be the year of a transition in Syria.

  4. Ron Purcell:

    They were requested to move to an alternative worship for 15 to 18 months during this transition time but they were never asked to stay away for two years.

  5. Inspector General spokeswoman Tesia Williams:

    We will continue to work conscientiously to support a smooth leadership transition.

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