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accommodation

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both

This word carries a strong sense of fitting into a space, whether that space is physical, social, or mental. When used in travel, it is often an uncountable mass noun in British English but countable in American English, referring to the general state of being housed. In a social or legal context, it suggests a willingness to bend or modify a position to ensure harmony. It is less about a total surrender and more about a strategic adjustment to make a situation workable for everyone involved.

Uncountable when referring to the general availability of housing (e.g., accommodation is scarce in this city). Countable when referring to specific types of housing units or individual compromise agreements (e.g., we searched for several different accommodations).

Meanings

Noun

A place to live or stay, especially on a short-term basis.

"The hotel provides luxury accommodation for tourists."

Noun

A convenient arrangement or a compromise between two conflicting parties.

"The two companies reached an accommodation regarding the patent dispute."

Noun

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

"The lens relies on accommodation to sharpen the image of a nearby object."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To provide a place to stay or necessary equipment for someone.

"The lodge can accommodate up to fifty guests."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To adjust or adapt something to fit a new purpose or situation.

"We must accommodate the new software to our existing hardware."

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