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“Acclamation” or “Acclimation”

acclamation / acclimation are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

acclamation AE·k·l·ah·m·EY·sh·ah·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

acclimation AE·k·l·ah·m·EY·sh·ah·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“acclamation”

  • …presented an agenda, approved by acclamation, in favor of the workers…
  • Aberhart was elected by acclamation.
  • …Inspector, also were nominated by acclamation.
  • …Portugal in Santarém, followed by acclamation in several locations throughout the…
  • …R. Floyd-Jones were re-nominated by acclamation.

“acclimation”

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