adjusting to circumstances n a settlement of differences n in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality n living quarters provided for public convenience n the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need n (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
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eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision
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a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters
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n a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters
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plural of dioptre n a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters
