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accommodation

ac·com·mo·dation

UK/əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US/əˌkɑ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/ uncommon uk

noun

1.
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.

Origin

From French accommodation, from Latin accommodātiō (“adjustment, accommodation, compliance”), from accommodō (“adapt, put in order”).

Phrases

  • accommodation address
  • accommodation bill
  • accommodation coach
  • accommodation house
  • accommodation ladder
  • accommodation line
  • accommodation on arrival
  • accommodation paper

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