Meaning & use
adoption
The legal process of becoming the parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring.
See it in a sentence
The couple finalized the adoption of their daughter after nearly a year of paperwork.
The company's adoption of new safety standards took several months to complete.
A note on using this word
Adoption can refer to legally raising a child, or more broadly to formally accepting a new practice, plan, or technology.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The act of choosing to start using a new idea, method, or technology.
The adoption of remote work changed how many companies operate.
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