acclimatizations

noun

plural of acclimatization
as in adjustments
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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  1. adjustments
  2. adaptations
  3. adaptions
Noun
  • The test would help establish whether the reactor can maintain sustained operation without requiring constant human adjustments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Profit and loss recorded in the SNB's quarterly accounting updates consists of interest income, dividends, and valuation adjustments resulting from exchange rate movements and market price changes.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Such adaptations could immobilize firing components and make dangerous explosives safer to transport.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The analysis also showed that structural adaptations could substantially reduce damage risks.
    — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of adaptions
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