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1
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
- The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
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2
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
- Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 23 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of assimilation was in the 15th century
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