converted
Americanadjective
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noting a specified type of person who has been converted from the religion, beliefs, or attitudes characteristic of that type.
a converted Christian; a converted thief.
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noting anything, formerly of the type specified, that has been converted to something else.
His yacht is a converted destroyer escort.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-converted adjective
- unconverted adjective
Etymology
Origin of converted
Example Sentences
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Rewards will vary, and could include customers being offered free or cheaper electricity at certain times, or points that could be converted into gift cards.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The device successfully converted 48 volts down to 4.8 volts -- a level commonly required in data centers -- with a peak efficiency of 96.2 percent.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
An IRA conversion is taxable at the value of the account converted, so a bear market is a great time to do it.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
It will use some of the proceeds to enter into capped call transactions, which are hedging instruments used to reduce potential stock dilution from converted bonds.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
He had converted most of the two-story barn in Montclair into a photographic laboratory.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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