accordance
gb/əkˈɔɹdəns/ us/əkˈɔɹdəns/
B2
English
~ 3100
összhang, megfelelés, vminek megfelelően
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
in accordance with [something]
The policy was written in accordance with international guidelines.
A szabályzatot a nemzetközi irányelvekkel összhangban írták meg.
His actions were in accordance with the company's code of conduct.
Tettei összhangban voltak a vállalat magatartási kódexével.
The contract was signed in accordance with the new regulations.
All procedures must be carried out in accordance with safety standards.
Learner examples
The plan is in accordance with the rules.
A terv összhangban van a szabályokkal.
We act in accordance with the law.
A törvénnyel összhangban járunk el.
Her choice is in accordance with our values.
This report is in accordance with the facts.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'accordance' with 'according', but 'accordance' is a noun used mostly in the phrase 'in accordance with'.
Meaning
agreement or conformity
Collocations
in accordance with the law
|in accordance with regulations
|in accordance with standards
|in full accordance
Synonyms
agreement (More general term for harmony in opinion, not always formal.)
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conformity (Emphasizes following rules or standards exactly.)
Antonyms
violation (Indicates breaking rules or not following agreed terms.)
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conflict (Indicates disagreement or incompatibility with something.)
Themes
law
|business
|formalities
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something matches or agrees with a rule, law, wish, or idea.
The state of being in agreement or consistent with something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
accordance
IPA
GB/əkˈɔɹdəns/
US/əkˈɔɹdəns/
Syllables & stress
ac - cord - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cord)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: accordance
- Plural: accordance
Word family
Core family
accord
verb B2
accordingly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
discord
noun B2
Advanced or less common
accordant
adjective
discordant
adjective
Expressions
in accordance with
1/ˈɪn əkˈɔɹdəns wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
in agreement or compliance
following or matching a rule, law, or request.
Examples
- All employees must behave in accordance with the handbook.
- The project was completed in accordance with the client's wishes.