adoption
noun
adop·tion
ə-ˈdäp-shən 
plural adoptions
1
: the act or process of adopting someone or something: such as
a
: the act or process of adopting a child
couples who are interested in adoption
About three-quarters of private domestic adoptions are now "open," involving some degree of ongoing contact between adoptive parents, adoptees and the birth family …—
Sydney Trent
Sydney Trent
b
: the act or process of adopting an animal as a pet
dogs and cats available for adoption
The global pandemic saw a boom in pet adoptions …—scoop.co.nz
scoop.co.nz
c
: the act of beginning to practice or use something
the adoption of new technology
The versatility of the henley shirt can be seen in its early adoption by rowers and how it has been worn since.—Emma Fraser
Emma Fraser
d
: the act or process of giving official acceptance or approval to something
the adoption of measures to reduce emissions
2
: the state or condition of being adopted
She is their daughter by adoption.
Examples of adoption in a Sentence
the company wants to speed up its adoption of new technology.
Our adoption of local customs has gone slowly.
The lawyer has handled countless adoptions.
children who are available for adoption
the unanimous adoption of the resolution by the Senate
Recent Examples on the Web
The road to widespread adoption and business success is still looking long, twisty and full of roadblocks, say tech executives, technologists and financial analysts.
—Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
In Europe, China and other countries around the world, governments have introduced policies designed to spur the adoption and production of electric vehicles.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
That’s good news for EV adoption overall, but frustrating for owners who bought EVs at high prices and are seeing their cars lose value at alarmingly high rates in the resale market.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Overgrown fur nightmare ends in happy adoption for Wyandotte dog
More:3 pups caught in legal limbo in Macomb get new homes, 3 other siblings up for adoption
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
Some of the topics covered include blended families, postpartum depression, miscarriage, cancer, adoption and more.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The vast majority of all revenue generated by EV charging comes from drivers in the western U.S., primarily because of California’s rapid adoption of the technology.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
His adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Tennessee will join North Dakota in the adoption of the bill.
—Kaylin Blue, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
In Europe, China and other countries around the world, governments have introduced policies designed to spur the adoption and production of electric vehicles.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
That’s good news for EV adoption overall, but frustrating for owners who bought EVs at high prices and are seeing their cars lose value at alarmingly high rates in the resale market.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Overgrown fur nightmare ends in happy adoption for Wyandotte dog
More:3 pups caught in legal limbo in Macomb get new homes, 3 other siblings up for adoption
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
Some of the topics covered include blended families, postpartum depression, miscarriage, cancer, adoption and more.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The vast majority of all revenue generated by EV charging comes from drivers in the western U.S., primarily because of California’s rapid adoption of the technology.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
His adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Tennessee will join North Dakota in the adoption of the bill.
—Kaylin Blue, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Adoption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoption. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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adoption
noun
adop·tion
ə-ˈdäp-shən
: the act of adopting : the state of being adopted
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