Accordance

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkɔrdəns/

Definitions of accordance

noun agreement or harmony; conformity

Example Sentences

A1 In accordance with the rules, students must wear uniforms.

A2 The project was completed in accordance with the client's specifications.

B1 Employees are expected to act in accordance with company policies.

B2 The decision was made in accordance with the law.

C1 The treaty was signed in accordance with international agreements.

C2 The company operates in strict accordance with industry regulations.

preposition in accordance with (in agreement with)

Example Sentences

A1 In accordance with the rules, students must wear uniforms.

A2 The project was completed in accordance with the client's specifications.

B1 Employees are expected to act in accordance with company policies.

B2 The decision was made in accordance with the law.

C1 The treaty was signed in accordance with international agreements.

C2 The procedures must be followed in strict accordance with the protocol.

Examples of accordance in a Sentence

formal The contract was executed in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.

informal Let's make sure we do everything in accordance with the rules.

slang We gotta do this thing in accordance with the boss's orders.

figurative The dancers moved in perfect accordance with the music, creating a mesmerizing performance.

Grammatical Forms of accordance

past tense

accorded

plural

accordances

comparative

more in accordance

superlative

most in accordance

present tense

accords

future tense

will accord

perfect tense

has accorded

continuous tense

is according

singular

accordance

positive degree

accordance

infinitive

to accord

gerund

according

participle

according

Origin and Evolution of accordance

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'accordance' originated from the Old French word 'acordance' which came from the Latin word 'accordantia'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean agreement or harmony, 'accordance' has evolved to also refer to conformity or compliance with a set of rules or standards.