Reversal Meaning
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being reversed.
nounAn instance of reversing.
Sentence Examples
The recent data has caused a reversal of expectations.
Her new statement is a reversal of her previous position.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The unexpected ____ of the judge's ruling in court left the lawyers shocked.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The sudden ____ of the court's decision came as a shock to both sides in the long-running dispute.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English reversall; equivalent to reverse + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes."
— 2019 October, Tony Miles, “Chase Line service to be split next May”, in Modern Railways, page 17:
"It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham."
— 2025 October 15, 'Mystery Shopper', “About Anglia... and high scores”, in RAIL, number 1046, page 54:
"For after his death there were reversal letters found among his papers from the Duke of Anjou"
— a. 1716 (date written), [Gilbert] Burnet, edited by [Gilbert Burnet Jr.], Bishop Burnet’s History of His Own Time. […], volume (please specify |volume=I or II), London: […] Thomas Ward […], published 1724, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The unexpected ____ of the judge's ruling in court left the lawyers shocked.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The sudden ____ of the court's decision came as a shock to both sides in the long-running dispute.