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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His biggest adjustment was acclimating to the climate.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025 -
While Wheeler's setback will force the Phillies to make adjustments, the team is also preparing to welcome Aaron Nola back to its rotation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Appropriate adaptation to the culture and respect for the customs where the campaign takes place are, of course, essential to avoid adverse effects of the campaign.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The streamer today also confirmed the end of production of Lovesick (Mal de Amores), the adaptation of Ángeles Mastretta’s novel that is written and directed by her daughter, Catalina Aguilar Mastretta.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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The film is an adaption of Richard O'Brien's 1973 musical for the stage, The Rocky Horror Show.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Aug. 2025
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The movie, in theaters now, is an adaption of Jordan Harper's award-winning novel, and follows 11-year old Polly (Ana Sophia Heger) and her father Nate (Egerton), who made enemies with a white supremacist gang in prison.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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