Synonyms: accommodation
Definition: (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
Similar words: adjustment, alteration, modification
Definition: the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
Synonyms: accommodation
Definition: the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
Similar words: aid, assist, assistance, help
Definition: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance; rescue party went to their aid; offered his help in unloading
Synonyms: accommodation
Definition: living quarters provided for public convenience
Usage: overnight accommodations are available
Similar words: living quarters, quarters
Definition: housing available for people to live in
Usage: he found quarters for his family; I visited his bachelor quarters
Synonyms: accommodation
Definition: in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
Similar words: developmental learning
Definition: learning that takes place as a normal part of cognitive development
Synonyms: accommodation
Definition: a settlement of differences
Usage: they reached an accommodation with Japan
Similar words: settlement
Definition: a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
Synonyms: accommodation, adjustment, fitting
Definition: making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
Similar words: betterment, advance, improvement
Definition: a change for the better; progress in development