Absorption and Commitment

noun

• Chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid.
  • synonyms: soaking up
• Physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium. (
  • usage: "the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules"
• The social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another.
  • synonyms: assimilation
• The process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion.
  • synonyms: assimilation
• Complete attention; intense mental effort.
  • synonyms: concentration, engrossment, immersion
• The mental state of being preoccupied by something.
  • synonyms: preoccupation, preoccupancy, engrossment

• (n.) The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything or of being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.
• (n.) An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as, the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
• (n.) In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.
• (n.) Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment.

absorption is a term used by real estate lenders and developers to describe the process of renting up newly built or renovated office space or apartments. The term "absorption period" is often used to describe the period of time necessary for absorption.

noun

• The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose.
  • usage: "a man of energy and commitment"
  • synonyms: committedness
• The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action.
  • usage: "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
  • synonyms: allegiance, loyalty, dedication
• An engagement by contract involving financial obligation.
  • usage: "his business commitments took him to London"
• A message that makes a pledge.
  • synonyms: dedication
• The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital. ).
  • synonyms: committal, consignment

• (n.) The act of referring or intrusting to a committee for consideration and report; as, the commitment of a petition or a bill.
• (n.) The act of committing or putting in charge, keeping or trust; consignment; especially, the act of committing to prison.
• (n.) A doing or perpetration, in a bad sense, as of a crime or blunder; commission.
• (n.) A warrant or order for the imprisonment of a person; -- more frequently termed a mittimus.
• (n.) The act of pledging or engaging; the act of exposing, endangering or compromising; also, the state of being pledged or engaged.

Commitment is a promise by a lender to make a loan on specific terms or conditions to a borrower or builder. A promise by an investor to purchase mortgages from a lender with specific terms or conditions. An agreement, often in writing, between a lender and a borrower to loan money at a future date subject to the completion of paper work or compliance with stated conditions.