Revers: meaning, definitions and examples

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revers

[ rɪˈvɜːrs ]

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mathematics

A mathematical operation that changes the order of elements, such as numbers or letters, in a sequence.

Synonyms

flip, invert, transpose

Examples of usage

The reverse of the number 123 is 321.
To reverse a string means to change the order of its characters.

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general

To move backwards or in the opposite direction.

Synonyms

backtrack, invert, retract

Examples of usage

She reversed the car out of the parking space.
The decision was reversed after further consideration.

Translations

Translations of the word "revers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reverso

🇮🇳 उल्टा

🇩🇪 Rückseite

🇮🇩 balik

🇺🇦 зворот

🇵🇱 rewers

🇯🇵 裏側 (うらがわ)

🇫🇷 revers

🇪🇸 reverso

🇹🇷 ters

🇰🇷 뒤집기

🇸🇦 عكس

🇨🇿 revers

🇸🇰 reverz

🇨🇳 反面 (fǎnmiàn)

🇸🇮 hrbtna stran

🇮🇸 bakhluti

🇰🇿 кері

🇬🇪 უკანა მხარე

🇦🇿 əks

🇲🇽 reverso

Word origin

The word 'reverse' originated from the Old French word 'reverser', meaning 'to turn back'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of reversing order or direction has been fundamental in mathematics and everyday life, leading to the widespread use of the term.