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Accommodation Definition & Meaning

accommodation
noun
  1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
  2. a settlement of differences; "they reached an accommodation with Japan"
  3. in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
  4. living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available"
  5. the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
  6. (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye

"Accommodation" in song lyrics

See how accommodation is used in real songs:

  • "Doubled population, halved accommodation"
    Hilltop Hoods — Fifty in Five
  • "adelaide hills accommodation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aeroskobing accommodation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does accommodation mean?
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances a settlement of differences; "they reached an accommodation with Japan" in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality living quarters provided for public convenience
What part of speech is accommodation?
Accommodation is a noun.
How many definitions does accommodation have?
Accommodation has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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