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adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
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Each expects to more than double revenue this year, thanks largely to business customers’ adoption of new AI tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, demand for computing power continues to climb.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Government subsidies and rising public attention—fueled by robot sport games and television performances—have encouraged early adoption and helped Chinese firms secure financing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And market share is not the only headwind—there is no guarantee smart glasses will achieve mass adoption or navigate global regulations.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

This time, Jonah didn’t bother correcting Chip out loud, though his brain translated, You mean, your birth mother set up an adoption plan.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix