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adoption

Pronunciation: [/əˈdɑp.ʃən/]

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Learn how to use adoption in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relation to family”

(noun) the act of legally taking someone else's child into your own family and taking care of them as if they were your own. It's like becoming a new family together.

Example

The couple decided to pursue adoption to grow their family.

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They were not ready for the responsibilities of adoption.

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Have you ever considered adoption as a way to expand your family?

Context: “general”

(noun) the act of accepting or starting to use something new, like an idea, method, or technology. It's like choosing to embrace and make something your own.

Example

The adoption of renewable energy sources has increased in recent years.

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There was resistance to the adoption of the new policy among employees.

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What factors could influence the adoption of this new practice?

How to pronounce adoption

Pronunciation: [/əˈdɑp.ʃən/]

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