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disagreement

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //dɪsəˈɡɹimənt// UK //dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiːmənt// dis·agree·ment General-service

n. a situation where people have different opinions about something. It can be a small argument or a serious conflict between groups.

n. a lack of consensus or a difference of opinion between two or more parties. Often used to describe a specific instance of dispute or a general state of conflict.


SIMPLE

There is a slight disagreement about the best way to travel.

CONTEXTUAL

The meeting lasted for hours because of a sharp disagreement over the new office rules.

COMPLEX

While the scientists agreed on the overall data, there was significant disagreement regarding the long-term implications of the findings for global climate policy.

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Origin

From dis- + agreement or disagree + -ment.

Usage

Often followed by the prepositions 'about', 'over', or 'between'.

Pitfall

a disagreement of the pricea disagreement over the priceWhen specifying the topic of the dispute, use 'over' or 'about' rather than 'of'.

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