adoption
This term describes the transition of ownership or allegiance, whether it concerns a human child, a technological tool, or a legal policy. It carries a strong connotation of permanence and intentional choice, suggesting a deliberate shift from one state or source to another. In a technical or business context, the word often refers to the rate at which a new product is accepted by a market. In legal contexts, it refers to the formalization of a relationship or the ratification of a document, moving it from a proposal to an official mandate.
Meanings
The legal process of taking a child into one's family and treating them as one's own child.
"The couple decided on adoption after years of trying to conceive."
The act of starting to use a particular method, idea, or piece of technology.
"The widespread adoption of smartphones has changed how people communicate."