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adopting

verb

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Meaning

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Taking on or starting to use or follow something new, like a habit, idea, or responsibility.

Example Sentence

The school is adopting a new curriculum to better prepare students for future careers.

Usage Note

Describes the action of taking on or beginning to use something new, such as a new policy, technology, habit, or even a child through legal means. It implies a conscious decision to integrate something into one's existing system or life.