Agreement - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈɡriːmənt|  American pronunciation of the word agreement
Brit.  |əˈɡriːm(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word agreement

noun

- the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises (syn: understanding)
they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- compatibility of observations (syn: correspondence)
there was no agreement between theory and measurement
- harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters (syn: accord)
the two parties were in agreement
- the thing arranged or agreed to (syn: arrangement)
- the determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations (syn: concord)
- the verbal act of agreeing

Extra examples

Any changes to the plan require the agreement of everyone involved.

There is wide agreement on this issue.

They have been unable to reach agreement about how to achieve reform.

I thought we had an agreement.

Their agreement expires next year.

He has to return the property under the terms of an agreement he has with the original owner.

He signed an agreement to buy the property.

We were in full agreement with them on all points.

We reached an agreement with them to cooperate fully at all times.

The negotiators came to an agreement that all troops would be withdrawn.

Does your employer have an agreement with a union?

Failure to reach an agreement will result in a strike.

Haydon came to an agreement with his creditors.

Under the agreement, most agricultural prices would be frozen or cut.

They had an agreement that she would give them any leftover food from her shop.

Word forms

noun
singular: agreement
plural: agreements
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