accommodation

• Nom désignant le processus d'adaptation ou d'ajustement aux circonstances, la résolution de différends ou la fourniture d'un logement et d'autres conditions nécessaires. En psychologie, il décrit la modification des représentations mentales internes pour intégrer une nouvelle expérience, et en physiologie, le réglage automatique du cristallin de l'œil pour faire la mise au point sur des objets à différentes distances.

A noun referring to the process of adapting or adjusting to circumstances, a settlement of differences, or the provision of lodging or other necessities. In psychology, it describes the modification of internal mental representations to incorporate new experiences, and in physiology, it refers to the automatic adjustment of the eye's lens to focus on objects at varying distances.

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1. Adjustment or adaptationB2formal

   The process of making something suitable or adapting to new conditions.

   Adaptation, ajustement

   • The accommodation of new employees into the company culture takes time.
   • The building required accommodation for wheelchair access.
   • His accommodation to the new schedule was surprisingly quick.

   Synonymesadaptationadjustmentalterationmodificationregulation

2. Settlement of differencesB2formal

   An agreement or arrangement that resolves a dispute or conflict.

   Règlement d'un différend

   • The two parties reached an accommodation after long negotiations.
   • A peaceful accommodation was found to avoid further conflict.
   • The accommodation between the neighbors ended the years-long feud.

   Synonymesadjustmentarrangementcompromisereconciliationsettlementunderstanding

   Antonymesconflictdisagreementdiscorddisputedissension

3. Cognitive adaptation (Piaget)C1formalscientific

   In psychology, the modification of internal mental representations to incorporate new information from the environment.

   Accommodation

   • According to Piaget, accommodation is essential for cognitive development.
   • The child's accommodation of new concepts helped her understand the world better.
   • Accommodation occurs when existing schemas are changed to fit new experiences.

   Antonymesassimilation

4. Living quartersA2formal

   A place where people live or stay, such as a room, house, or hotel.

   Logement

   • The hotel offers comfortable accommodation for its guests.
   • Student accommodation near the university is often expensive.
   • They found temporary accommodation after the flood.

   Synonymesdwellinghabitationhousinglodgingresidenceshelter

5. Provision of necessitiesB1formal

   The act of providing something needed, such as lodging, food, or seating.

   fourniture des nécessités

   • The conference provided accommodation for all attendees.
   • The charity focuses on the accommodation of basic needs for the homeless.
   • Accommodation of dietary requirements is available upon request.

   Synonymesequippingfurnishingoutfittingprovisionsupply

6. Eye focus adjustmentC1formalmedical

   The automatic process by which the eye changes its focus to see objects at different distances.

   Accommodation de l'œil

   • Accommodation of the lens allows us to shift focus from near to far objects.
   • As people age, the accommodation of the eye becomes less efficient.
   • The doctor tested the patient's accommodation by asking them to look at a distant object.

   Synonymesfocusing