agreement

noun
UK: /əˈɡriːmənt/
US: /əˈɡriːmənt/

  1. A situation in which people share the same opinion or have decided to do the same thing.

    1. We are in agreement about the color of the walls in our room. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is a broad agreement that something must be done to reduce crime in city. [ ] [ ]

  2. A formal decision or arrangement between people or groups.

    1. The agreement was signed by the union and the company yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will build a new factory in the region. [ ] [ ]

  3. A document that describes the terms of such an arrangement.

    1. Read the agreement carefully before you sign anything important. [ ] [ ]
    2. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of both parties in the business deal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

settlement contract deal understanding accord harmony concord

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "agreement" in English means: A situation in which people share the same opinion or have decided to do the same thing., A formal decision or arrangement between people or groups., A document that describes the terms of such an arrangement..

The phonetic transcription of "agreement" is /əˈɡriːmənt/ in British English and /əˈɡriːmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "agreement": settlement, contract, deal, understanding, accord, harmony, concord.

Example usage of "agreement": "We are in agreement about the color of the walls in our room.". More examples on the page.