adoption

noun
UK: /əˈdɒp.ʃən/
US: /əˈdɑːp.ʃən/

  1. The act of legally becoming the parent of a child who was not born to you.

    1. Their baby is up for adoption now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long process, the adoption was finally approved by the court. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of starting to use or follow a new idea, method, or product.

    1. The company's adoption of new technology helped a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The widespread adoption of renewable energy sources is essential for a sustainable future. [ ] [ ]

  3. Accepting or supporting something; choosing to follow a belief or way of life.

    1. Her adoption of a healthier diet improved her health. [ ] [ ]
    2. The adoption of a more inclusive approach will benefit everyone in the long run. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acceptance takeover ratification

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adoption" in English means: The act of legally becoming the parent of a child who was not born to you., The act of starting to use or follow a new idea, method, or product., Accepting or supporting something; choosing to follow a belief or way of life..

The phonetic transcription of "adoption" is /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ in British English and /əˈdɑːp.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adoption": acceptance, takeover, ratification.

Example usage of "adoption": "Their baby is up for adoption now.". More examples on the page.