Definitions

1. noun

The act of reverting or the state of being reverted to an earlier or original state, condition, or form.

“The company’s reversion to its traditional manufacturing methods led to a significant increase in quality.”

2. noun

A return of property or a title to an earlier owner or heir, especially due to the failure of a subsequent owner or heir to produce an heir of their own.

“The reversion of the estate to her nephew after her death was a surprise to everyone.”

3. noun

In biology, the return of an organism to its wild or natural state after domestication or selective breeding.

“The reversion of the lab rats to their wild state was a fascinating study for scientists.”

4. verb

To return to an earlier or original state, condition, or form.

“The software will reversion to its default settings if you don’t save your changes.”