Meaning of the word accommodation in English

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accommodation

US /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/

UK /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example:

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The hotel offers comfortable accommodation for guests.

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We are looking for temporary accommodation near the city center.

Synonym:

lodging housing quarters shelter residence

a convenient arrangement; a settlement or compromise

Example:

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We reached an accommodation on the new work schedule.

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The two parties made an accommodation to avoid further conflict.

Synonym:

agreement settlement compromise arrangement adjustment

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