change vs reversal

reversal vs change

change and reversal both are nouns.

change is a verb but reversal is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
change	Yes	No	Yes	No
reversal	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reversal is a hyponym of change; that is, reversal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:

change: the action of changing something
reversal: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Other hyponyms of change include entail, about-face, policy change, volte-face, adulteration, move, relocation, downshift, downshift, filtration, reduction, simplification, decimalisation, decimalization, metrication, metrification, variation, turning, diversification, variegation, flux, shift, switch, switching, commutation, exchange, substitution, promotion, demotion, change of state, adjustment, alteration, modification, motion, move, movement, movement, motility, motion, move, movement, change of direction, reorientation, change of magnitude, change of integrity, conversion, updating, change of shape, satisfaction, nationalisation, nationalization, communisation, communization, secularisation, secularization, rollover.

change (noun)	reversal (noun)
the action of changing something	a change from one state to the opposite state
a different or fresh set of clothes	the act of reversing the order or place of
a thing that is different	turning in the opposite direction
a difference that is usually pleasant	a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another	a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
the result of alteration or modification	a decision to reverse an earlier decision
coins of small denomination regarded collectively	turning in an opposite direction or position
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

change (verb)	reversal (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another

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