1. the legal processes by which people become the parents of children who are not their biological offspring
Usage: plural of adoption
2. the acts of choosing to accept, use, or follow something new
Usage: plural of adoption

Examples

• The agency handled over fifty adoptions last year.
• International adoptions require extensive paperwork and background checks.
• The couple celebrated the finalization of their twin adoptions.
• Technology adoptions in schools have accelerated since the pandemic.
• The company studied consumer adoptions of their new product line.
• Policy adoptions by the board will take effect next month.
• Early adoptions of electric vehicles were driven by environmental concerns.