Meaning of accommodation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    accommodation

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin accommodatio(n-), from accommodare‘fit one thing to another’ (see accommodate)

    Definitions

    1. making or becoming suitable

    Examples

    • « adjusting to circumstances »

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  2. 2. a settlement of differences

    Examples

    • « they reached an accommodation with Japan »

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  3. 3. in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality

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  4. 4. living quarters provided for public convenience

    Examples

    • « overnight accommodations are available »

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  5. 5. the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need

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  6. 6. (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the lens of the eye

Famous quotes

  • « I think that's the phenomenon of our time is that a lot of women keep themselves in good shape but that there's not a lot of accommodation or people out there to connect with and the technology. »
    Stockard Channing
  • « Yale is a crucible in American life for the accommodation of intellectual achievement, of wisdom, of refinement, with the democratic ideals of openness, of social justice and of equal opportunity. »
    Benno C. Schmidt, Jr.

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