acclimatization

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
  • There will be a note in Chelsea’s accounts — as there was this year in relation to the hotel sales — detailing if an adjustment has been made to the price.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Both retailers are seemingly trying to make adjustments ahead of this adjustment, saying that customers can expect to see price adjustments as early as late April.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Gain Real-World Skills Faster Modern employers seek initiative, creative solutions, and adaptation—attributes not typically developed in entry-level roles.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • And then, last September, Grant Heslov and George Clooney asked her to participate in a two-day workshop for their forthcoming adaptation of their 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The adaption will be developed by Tomorrow Studios, which is an ITV Studios Partnership.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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