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accommodation

ac·com·mo·da·tion [ ə kòmmə dáysh'n ]


noun  (plural ac·com·mo·da·tions)
Definition:
 
1. adjustment: the modification of actions in response something

2. agreement: an agreement acceptable to all parties in a dispute

3. flexibility: the ability to include something without major change

4. ophthalmology adjustment of eye focus: the automatic adjustment of the focus of an eye to give clear vision

5. banking loan of money: a loan of money, especially by a financial institution as a favor to somebody before a formal credit arrangement is made

6. Canada 
Same as  accommodations (sense 1) (sense 2)

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plural noun ac·com·mo·da·tions 
Definition:
 
1. U.S. seating: seating in a vehicle or public facility.
Canadian term  accommodation


2. lodging: a room or building to live in


Word Usage

See accommodate.

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