noun
- the legal process of taking another person’s child into your family and becoming their legal parent
- the act of choosing to accept, use, or follow something new
Examples
- The adoption process took nearly two years to complete.
- They celebrated the adoption of their daughter with a special ceremony.
- The adoption of new technology improved the company’s efficiency.
- The school board voted for the adoption of stricter dress code policies.
- International adoption requires extensive paperwork and background checks.
- The adoption of renewable energy sources is increasing worldwide.
- After the adoption was finalized, they felt like a complete family.