adopter

[uh-dahpt-er]

noun

1. someone who adopts a child or a pet.

2. someone who adopts for their own use a method, service, piece of technology, etc.

Example Sentences

Teens are early adopters of the new technology, but they face higher risks because their brains, identities and critical-thinking skills are all still under development, said Dr. Nina Vasan, director at Stanford Medicine’s Brainstorm Lab.

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It may drift lower as the early adopters finish their silent IPO.

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The government has also launched an "early adopter" scheme for 750 schools, which will be given funding to offer free breakfast clubs lasting 30 minutes.

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But don’t overlook those early adopters who say the payoff is looking good.

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In addition, he thinks few retailers will refuse reward cards because “lower income consumers are the fastest growing cohort of reward card adopters.”

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