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accommodation
  • n  making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
  • n  a settlement of differences
    they reached an accommodation with Japan
  • n  in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
  • n  living quarters provided for public convenience
    overnight accommodations are available
  • n  the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
  • n  (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
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accommodation endorser
  • n  a person who endorses a promissory note without compensation or benefit but simply as a favor to the borrower
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accommodation ladder
  • n  (nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside
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accommodation reflex
  • n  reflex changes in the eyes that enable an object to be focused on the retina
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accompaniment
  • n  an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
  • n  a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
  • n  something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
    wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
  • n  the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
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accompanist
  • n  a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano)
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