acclimatization

noun

Definition of acclimatizationnext
as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult

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Recent Examples of acclimatization The only thing that can cause altitude sickness is gaining altitude too fast without acclimatization. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 Heat acclimatization means gradually exposing yourself to warmer conditions so your body becomes more efficient at sweating, regulating temperature, and maintaining blood volume. — Jakob Roze, Health, 28 July 2026 For anyone traveling long distances to reach a trailhead, extra days on either side help with jet lag and, on higher routes, acclimatization. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Hydration requirements vary dramatically from player to player based on sweat rate, electrolyte losses, workload, environmental conditions and acclimatization status. — Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But many players get less than 15 days of acclimatization time. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The stereotype is that acclimatization to any weather has been a source of cultural pride. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 The city sits at roughly 11,000 feet, and altitude acclimatization is essential before any strenuous activity, including standing through the multi-hour ceremony at Sacsayhuamán. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatization
  1. adjustment
  2. adaptation
  3. adaption
Noun
  • Beligrinis knows that eventually the restaurant may have to make a more substantial adjustment.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustment
Noun
  • The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.
    — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of adaptation
Noun
  • Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • Add the upcoming Neuromancer series to that list, an adaption of William Gibson’s hugely influential 1984 cyberpunk novel of the same name.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
Definition of adaption

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