accommodation

(noun) making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances. Synonyms: adjustment, fitting.

(noun) a settlement of differences. Example: "They reached an accommodation with japan."

(noun) in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality.

(noun) living quarters provided for public convenience. Example: "Overnight accommodations are available."

(noun) the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need.

(noun) (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye.