Meaning of accommodation in English

  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 »
  2. 2. a settlement of differences

    Examples

    • « they reached an accommodation with Japan »
  3. 3. in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
  4. 4. living quarters provided for public convenience

    Examples

    • « overnight accommodations are available »
  5. 5. the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
  6. 6. (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the lens of the eye