adoption
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Definition & Meaning of "adoption"in English

Adoption
01

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

adoption definition and meaning
Examples
The couple completed the adoption process and welcomed their new daughter into their home.
02

the action of starting to use a certain plan, name, method, or idea

Examples
The company 's rapid adoption of new technology gave it a competitive edge in the market.
03

the act of accepting or approving something, often with enthusiasm or favorable reception

Examples
The new policy received quick adoption by the staff.
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