accordance

noun
UK: /əˈkɔː.dəns/
US: /əˈkɔːr.dəns/

  1. Agreement with a rule, law, wish, or custom.

    1. We acted in accordance with my boss instructions for this project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's policies are in accordance with state environmental regulations. [ ] [ ]

  2. A situation in which two things exist together without problems or conflict.

    1. The project was completed in accordance with the provided budget. [ ] [ ]
    2. In accordance with the contract, payments are due within 30 days of invoice. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

agreement conformity harmony compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accordance" in English means: Agreement with a rule, law, wish, or custom., A situation in which two things exist together without problems or conflict..

The phonetic transcription of "accordance" is /əˈkɔː.dəns/ in British English and /əˈkɔːr.dəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accordance": agreement, conformity, harmony, compliance.

Example usage of "accordance": "We acted in accordance with my boss instructions for this project.". More examples on the page.