conversionerror
nounUK /kənˈvɜːʃən ˈerə/
US /kənˈvɜːrʒən ˈerər/
A mistake that happens when you try to change something into a different form.
The program showed a conversion error when I tried to turn the picture into a PDF.
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2. A problem in changing units, such as from inches to centimeters.
The recipe failed because of a conversion error between cups and milliliters.
3. A mistake made when changing money from one currency to another.
The bank fixed the conversion error in my exchange rate.
4. A fault that occurs when changing a file from one type to another.
The video had a conversion error and would not play on my phone.