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- The system tracks how soon we notice the changes and how quickly we adapt our sorts.†
p. 32.6 *adapt = change to fit a different situation; or make suitable
- It would have been difficult; they would have searched him so carefully, he had to adapt so quickly.†
p. 113.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(adapt as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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(2)
(adapted as in: the species is well adapted for) to be especially well suited or appropriate for something
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)