accommodation (A, acc, Acc) /əkom′ədā″shən/ [L, accommodatio, adjustment] , 1. the state or process of adapting or adjusting one thing or set of things to another. See reasonable accommodation. 2. the continuous process or effort of the individual to adapt or adjust to surroundings to maintain a state of homeostasis, both physiologically and psychologically. 3. the adjustment of the eye to variations in distance. See also accommodation reflex. 4. (in sociology) the reciprocal reconciliation of conflicts between individuals or groups concerning habits and customs, usually through a process of compromise, arbitration, or negotiation. Also called adjustment. Compare adaptation.
