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adaptation

/ˌædˈæpteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does adaptation mean?

noun

The process or result of adapting something to a new environment or situation. An adaptation is a change made to something in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

Example

"The movie was a successful adaptation of the classic novel."

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