adoption

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Adoption' in a professional setting usually means choosing to use a new system, method, or idea. Think of it like upgrading from an old computer to a new one at work.

Examples in Different Contexts

In design, adoption can refer to how quickly a new trend is picked up by the community. A creative director might say, ‘The rapid adoption of this design style is shaping the industry’s future.’

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The volume of data we're generating is becoming difficult to manage. We need to relook our storage solutions.

Response:

I second that thought. Adoption of a cloud storage solution can certainly help ease the data management issues.

Business

Scenario:

Our project timelines seem to be slipping, and our workflow tools might need a revamp. There's an interesting solution I came across recently.

Response:

Sounds like the perfect time for the adoption of a more efficient project management tool.