adoption

1. (computing) The transfer from an old system to another (usually better) system.countableuncountable

2. (theology) An act of divine grace by which the redeemed in Christ are admitted to the privileges of the sons of God.countableuncountable

3. (chess, slang) Ten consecutive wins against an opponent.Examples: "Infuriated by his adoption yesterday, the chess master has resolved to study twice as long and twice as hard."; "Can Rensch break the string of adoptions and finally find vindication by thwarting Nepomniachtchi with the pressure on?"; "10-0 would have meant "adoption," but that didn't happen as Fedoseev held the 10th game to a draw. After another loss and another draw, he finally managed to score his first win in game 13."countableslanguncountable