transformation

n. changing shape; complete change

Transformation (root transform) may refer to: Transformation is also referred to as a turn.In science:Transformation (geometry), in mathematics, as a general term applies to mathematical functions.Data transformation (statistics) in statistics.Chemical transformation, in chemistry, shows the conversion of a substrate to a product omitting the reagents or catalysts.Transformation (genetics), the genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the introduction of foreign DNA.Transformational grammar, in linguistics.Transformation, the first step in Tumorigenesis, converts normal cells into cells that will continue to divide without limit (cancerous cells). Transformation can also refer to the development of a higher grade (more aggressive) case, especially in blood-related neoplasms, when it is called Richter's transformation or Richter's syndrome.Metamorphosis (biology), post-natal biological transformation. In computing:Data transformation, process of converting data from a source into a destination format.Model transformation, process of converting a model Ma conforming to metamodel MMa into model Mb conforming to metamodel MMb. If MMa=MMb, then one has an endogeneous transformation; otherwise one has an exogeneous transformation. Model transformation usually takes place using languages like GReAT, VIATRA, ATL, etc.Program transformation, the process of converting special source code into other detailed structures.Vocabulary-based transformation.XML transformation language, process of transforming an XML document into another one with languages like XSLT, XQuery, STX, FXT, XDuce, HaXml, FleXML, etc.
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Noun
1. a qualitative change
(synonym) transmutation, shift
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
(hyponym) improvement, betterment, advance
2. (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system
(hypernym) function, mathematical function
(hyponym) reflection
(derivation) transform
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
3. a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure
(hypernym) grammatical rule, rule of grammar
4. (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
(hypernym) change of integrity
(derivation) transform
(classification) genetics, genetic science
5. the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"
(synonym) translation
(hypernym) change of integrity
(hyponym) permutation
(derivation) transform, transmute, transubstantiate

n. transformation, changing shape

n. transformation, processing, alteration, conversion