accommodation
əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən
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Noun

1.
living spaceUKplace to live, work or stay inUK
  • They found accommodation near the university.
housing lodging shelter
2.
agreementagreement or compromise between different parties
  • They reached an accommodation on the disputed contract terms.
compromise settlement
3.
helpfulnessRareUKwillingness to help or oblige othersRareUK
  • Her accommodation made the process smoother for everyone.
assistance cooperation
4.
visionTECH.the eye's adjustment for focusing on different distancesTECH.
  • Accommodation allows the eye to focus on near objects.
adaptation adjustment modification
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Expressions with accommodation

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place to live used by someone in return for paying rent
They moved into rented accommodation while their new house was being built.
money given to help pay for housing or temporary lodging costs
The company offers an accommodation allowance for staff relocating to the city.
money spent on places to stay such as hotels or rented rooms
The conference fee does not include accommodation costs for attendees.
place to stay and sleep for one or more nights
The conference organizers arranged overnight accommodation for all the speakers.
holiday lodging with kitchen facilities where guests cook their own meals
We booked self-catering accommodation near the lake for the weekend.
housing or rooms provided by an employer for workers to live in
The resort offers free staff accommodation near the main hotel building.

Origin of accommodation

Latin, accommodare (to make fit)

Terms with accommodation included in their meaning

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accommodation
place offering lodging and services for travelers
hotel accommodation
room in a hotel for guests to sleep overnight
accommodation
set of rooms as lodgings
accommodation
small lodging offering overnight stay and breakfast
accommodation
bedroom shared by girls
accommodation
room for guests in a home or hotel
accommodation
narrow bed for individual use
accommodation
room with one bed for one person

Examples of accommodation in a sentence

  • They are looking for temporary accommodation.
  • The two companies found an accommodation to avoid litigation.
  • An accommodation was made to satisfy both parties' demands.
  • His accommodation to her needs was appreciated.
  • The team's accommodation ensured a successful event.
  • Accommodation helps the eye adjust to distant views.

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  1. French:logement, compromis, ...
  2. German:Unterkunft, Kompromiss, ...
  3. Italian:alloggio, compromesso, ...
  4. Spanish:alojamiento, acuerdo, ...
  5. Portuguese:alojamento, compromisso, ...
  6. Chinese:住宿, 妥协, ...
  7. Japanese:宿泊施設, 妥協, ...
  8. Arabic:سكن, تَسْوِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגוּרִים, פְּשָׁרָה, ...
  10. Russian:проживание, соглашение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:житло, компроміс, ...
  12. Hindi:आवास, समझौता, ...
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