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ac|com|mo|da|tion «uh KOM uh DAY shuhn», noun.
1. anything that supplies a want or gives aid; a help, favor, or convenience: »

It will be an accommodation to me if you will meet me tomorrow instead of today.

2. Often, accommodations. a) room or lodgings and sometimes food as well: »

Can we find accommodations at the hotel for the night? ... restaurants, hotels, and other places of public accommodation (New York Times).

 b) Usually, accommodations. a reserved seat, berth, or room on a train, airplane, bus, or ship: »

Can I secure accommodations on the Chicago train today?

3. willingness to help out.
4. U.S. a loan.
5. the process of fitting or being fitted to a purpose or situation; adjustment; adaptation: »

The accommodation of our desires to a smaller income took some time.

6. the automatic adjustment of the lens of the eye to see objects at different distances. The eye muscles adjust the thickness and curvature of the lens and the diameter of the pupil so as to produce an accurate focus.
7. a settlement of differences; reconciliation; compromise: »

The bankrupt and the men to whom he owed money arranged an accommodation.

8. a process by which individuals or social groups adjust to one another so as to overcome conflicts.
9. a professional favor, especially a discount in a fee.
10. an accommodation bill, draft, or note.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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