Agreement

usgb/əˈɡriːmənt/
noun

When people have the same opinion or understand each other.

They had an agreement to meet at the coffee shop at 6pm.
Visual representation of "agreement" - When people have the same opinion or understand each other.

Often appears as...

  • come to an agreement
  • reach an agreement
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Social norms

Agreement often involves compromise or negotiation in social contexts.

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They reached an agreement to split the bill after some discussion.
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Group decisions

Agreement means all members give consent in group decisions.

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The family had an agreement on where to spend their vacation.
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Explicit expression

Agreements should be clearly stated to avoid misunderstandings.

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They made an agreement to share responsibilities equally.
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