reversal vs change

change vs reversal

reversal and change both are nouns.

reversal is not a verb while change is a verb.

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

As nouns, change is a hypernym of reversal; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than reversal:

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

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

reversal (verb)	change (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

Difference between reversal and change

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