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(ăk′lə-māt′, ə-klī′mĭt)

tr. & intr.v. accli·mated, accli·mating, accli·mates

To accustom or become accustomed to a new environment or situation; adapt.

acclimation

(ak?li-ma'shon) [Fr. acclimater, acclimate]

The act of becoming adapted and adjusted to a new or unfamiliar environment.

Synonym: acclimatizationacclimate (ak'li-mat?)

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The expanded role of the personnel manager in acclimating the new worker also must be passed on to the superintendents and foremen.

Being aware, watching his back and acclimating to corporate America "without selling my soul" have served the 33-year-old well.

4 It takes years to fully increase red cell mass while acclimating to high altitudes.