turnaround
|turn-a-round|
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/ˈtɜrnəˌraʊnd/
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/ˈtɜːnəˌraʊnd/
change in direction or situation
Etymology
'turnaround' originates from the combination of 'turn' and 'around', where 'turn' meant 'to change direction' and 'around' meant 'in a circular direction'.
'turnaround' evolved from the phrase 'turn around' used in the 19th century to describe a change in direction or position.
Initially, it meant 'to change direction', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a complete change from a bad situation to a good one'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a complete change from a bad situation to a good one.
The company experienced a remarkable turnaround in profits.
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Noun 2
the time taken to complete a process or fulfill a request.
The turnaround for the project was just two weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39