accommodation
[ uh-kom-uh-dey-shuh n ]
/ əˌkɒm əˈdeɪ ʃən /
noun
Origin of accommodation
OTHER WORDS FROM accommodation
ac·com·mo·da·tion·al, adjective non·ac·com·mo·da·tion, noun pre·ac·com·mo·da·tion, nounWords nearby accommodation
Example sentences from the Web for accommodations
British Dictionary definitions for accommodations
accommodation
/ (əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən) /
noun
lodging or board and lodging
adjustment, as of differences or to new circumstances; adaptation, settlement, or reconciliation
something fulfilling a need, want, etc; convenience or facility
physiol
the automatic or voluntary adjustment of the shape of the lens of the eye for far or near vision
willingness to help or oblige
commerce
a loan, usually made as an act of favour by a bank before formal credit arrangements are agreed
Medical definitions for accommodations
accommodation
[ ə-kŏm′ə-dā′shən ]
n.
The act or state of adjustment or adaptation.
The automatic adjustment in the focal length of the lens of the eye to permit retinal focus of images of objects at varying distances.
Scientific definitions for accommodations
accommodation
[ ə-kŏm′ə-dā′shən ]
The adjustment in the focal length of the lens of the eye. Accommodation permits images at different distances to be focused on the retina.