1. (

• adjustment ,
• accommodation ,
• fitting

) making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances ;

2. (

• accommodation ,

) a settlement of differences; "they reached an accommodation with Japan" ;

3. (

• accommodation

) in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality ;

4. (

• accommodation

) living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available" ;

5. (

• accommodation

) the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need ;

6. (

• accommodation ,

) (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye ;