as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
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Noun
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Policy adjustment at the federal level is only the beginning.—
Wenyuan Wu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025 -
The cost of living adjustment increases to 3%, simple (not compounded) and could increase debt by $9.8 billion.—
Steve Reick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Period drama The Brutalist and musical adaptation Wicked also racked up quite a few nominations on Thursday, coming away with 10 each.—
Rebecca Iannucci,
TVLine,
23 Jan. 2025
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This is a beautiful illustration of how both adaptations and disorders can share a similar genetic basis, with the line between them being shaped by their context.—
Charles Feigin / The Conversation,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Based on the novel by Sarah Dressen, the feature adaption was written by Sofia Alvarez and also stars Dermot Mulroney, Andie MacDowell, and Kate Bosworth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Graveyard Book Disney paused its film adaption of Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, a September 4 IndieWire report claims.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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