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accustomization

[ əˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

process of adapting

The act of making someone or something accustomed to a new environment, behavior, or routine. It involves the gradual process of familiarizing and adjusting to a new situation.

Synonyms

acclimatization, adaptation, adjustment.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
accustomization	When someone is gradually becoming used to a new environment, habit, or routine. Her accustomization to the new job was faster than she had expected. The puppy's accustomization to its new home took a few weeks.
adaptation	Refers to the process of changing to better fit a new situation, environment, or set of circumstances. Can apply to physical, psychological, or behavioral changes. The company's adaptation to the digital age ensured its survival. Her adaptation to the new cultural norms was smooth.
adjustment	Used when talking about the act of making small changes or the process of becoming comfortable with a new situation. Often implies slight changes rather than major shifts. His adjustment to the new office location took a few days. She made an adjustment to her schedule to accommodate the new class.
acclimatization	Specifically related to becoming accustomed to different environmental conditions, especially weather and altitude. Climbers need time for acclimatization when ascending high mountains. His acclimatization to the hot climate was difficult.

Examples of usage

Accustomization to a new workplace may take some time.
The accustomization of the dog to its new owner was a slow but successful process.

Translations

Translations of the word "accustomization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acostumação

🇮🇳 अनुकूलन

🇩🇪 Gewöhnung

🇮🇩 pembiasaan

🇺🇦 звикання

🇵🇱 przyzwyczajanie

🇯🇵 慣れ

🇫🇷 accoutumance

🇪🇸 acostumbramiento

🇹🇷 alıştırma

🇰🇷 적응

🇸🇦 تعود

🇨🇿 zvyknutí

🇸🇰 zvykanie

🇨🇳 习惯

🇸🇮 prilagajanje

🇮🇸 aðlögun

🇰🇿 бейімделу

🇬🇪 შეგუება

🇦🇿 öyrəşmə

🇲🇽 acostumbramiento

Etymology

The word 'accustomization' is a blend of 'accustom' and 'customization', indicating the process of adapting or customizing to a new situation. It emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting the need for a term to describe the act of making someone or something accustomed to a new environment or routine.