transform

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical

v. to change the purpose or nature of something, like turning sunlight into electricity.

v. to change the nature, condition, or function of an entity; to convert one form of energy or data into another.

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“Solar panels transform the sun's rays into useful energy for your home.”

“The device is designed to transform high-voltage alternating current into a lower voltage suitable for domestic electronic appliances.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Academic · Technical

n. a mathematical rule that changes one function or set of numbers into another.

n. a mathematical operation or rule that converts one function, expression, or geometric figure into another.

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“The students learned how to use a Fourier transform to analyse the sound waves.”

“Applying a Laplace transform allows engineers to convert complex differential equations into simpler algebraic problems that are easier to solve.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a place where two parts of the Earth's surface slide past each other.

n. a type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past one another horizontally.

“The San Andreas Fault is a famous example of a transform boundary.”

“Seismic activity along the transform fault was monitored closely to determine the rate of lateral displacement between the two plates.”