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in accord within agreement or harmony with; consistent with

Part of speech: PREPOSITION

Definition: in agreement or harmony with; consistent with

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn əˈkɔrd wɪð/

Example Sentences

  • My boss's mood changes are never in accord with the weather forecast.
  • The project timeline is in accord with client expectations.
  • His fashion sense is definitely not in accord with this century.

in accord with

PREPOSITION

[/ɪn əˈkɔrd wɪð/]

in agreement or harmony with; consistent with

in accord with — in agreement or harmony with; consistent with (concept illustration)
💡 Concept
The manager adjusted the schedule in accord with the latest news.
🧠 Mnemonic

The manager adjusted the schedule in accord with the latest news.

Check the record before welcoming all aboard!
🎵 Rhyme

Check the record before welcoming all aboard!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn əˈkɔrd wɪð/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn əˈkɔːd wɪð/

🌳Etymology

Rootaccord

🎵Rhyme

recordrewardaboard
record
reward
aboard

🔗Collocations

in accord with regulations
in accord with the law
in accord with company policy
in accord with international standards
in accord with requirements
in accord with expectations

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss's mood changes are never in accord with the weather forecast.

The project timeline is in accord with client expectations.

😄 Fun example

His fashion sense is definitely not in accord with this century.

All safety measures must be in accord with government regulations.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

in accordance withconsistent within line within conformity within agreement with

Antonyms

contrary toin conflict withat odds with

Related

harmonyagreementcomplianceconformity

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