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/rɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/ · re·vert·ing
noun
- The act or process of returning something to a former condition. The reverting of the system to its default configuration eliminated the recent glitches.
verb
- To turn back, reverse, or cause to return to a previous state. She is reverting to her childhood nickname now that the office culture has relaxed.
- To reflect or reverberate back. The echo was reverting off the canyon walls, creating a haunting sound.
adjective
- Describing something that is in the process of returning to an earlier form. The reverting design of the logo reminded customers of the brand’s classic heritage.
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Did you know? The verb ‘revert’ was famously used by Queen Victoria in a royal decree to revert a disputed land claim, cementing its legal usage in 19th‑century British law.