accommodation accommodation /əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən/

noun

1. (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye  ( accommodation )
   (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
   
2. The act of providing something (lodging, seat or food) to meet a need  ( accommodation )
   the act of providing something (lodging, seat or food) to meet a need
   
3. Living quarters provided for public convenience  ( accommodation )
   living quarters provided for public convenience
    Overnight accommodations are available
   overnight accommodations are available
   
4. In the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality  ( accommodation )
   in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
   
5. A settlement of differences  ( accommodation )
   a settlement of differences
    They reached an accommodation with Japan
   they reached an accommodation with Japan
   
6. Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances  ( accommodation , fitting , adjustment )
   making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
     She made a minor adjustment to the settings to improve the performance.
   She made a minor adjustment to the settings to improve the performance.