accord
noun B2
Plain meaning
formal agreement or harmony between people or ideas
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express formal agreement or harmony between people or ideas in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned accord as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines accord in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear accordevidence of accordwidespread accord
Watch out
Do not use “accord” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.