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Disagreement ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt Room Considerable Point Noun Bre Arose

Word disagreement
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt /
Example
  • disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show.
  • disagreement on the method to be used
  • there's no room for disagreement on this point.
  • there is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment.
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disagreement

(noun)BrE / ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt /
  1. a situation where people have different opinions about something and often argue
    • opposite agreement
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    • Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show.
    • disagreement on the method to be used
    • There's no room for disagreement on this point.
    • There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment.
    • We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed.
    • It was a source of disagreement between the two states.
    • There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture.
    • They have had several disagreements with their neighbours.
  2. a difference between two things that should be the same
    • The comparison shows considerable disagreement between theory and practice.

    Extra Examples

    • Another point of disagreement was over privacy issues.
    • Disagreement exists over the pattern of demand for coal.
    • Great care is taken to avoid overt disagreements within the group.
    • He had a disagreement with his girlfriend.
    • He shook his head in disagreement.
    • Honest disagreement is often a healthy thing.
    • How is a basic disagreement of this nature to be resolved?
    • I would like to note my respectful disagreement with this sentiment.
    • I’m sure you have principled disagreements with several of Dean’s positions.
    • Money was a constant source of disagreement.
    • She expressed disagreement with the government’s policy.
    • The things she said were always in disagreement, with the teacher or another member of the class.
    • There are legitimate disagreements about the best way to help the poor.
    • There are several areas of disagreement between the two governments.
    • There is considerable disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture.
    • There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
    • There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.
    • There is wide disagreement on this issue.
    • These exchanges reflected fundamental disagreements about methods and goals.
    • They had a disagreement about the best way to get to Manchester.
    • They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
    • They were in disagreement about the move to Cambridge.
    • This view is subjective and therefore open to disagreement.
    • a disagreement centring on the link between crime and unemployment
    • a forum for both sides to address their disagreements over the issues
    • a serious disagreement between the two experts
    • internal disagreements within the party
    • the incessant public disagreements among the commissioners
    • the inevitable disagreements over what tactics they should use
    • There is no room for disagreement on this point.
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