die Übereinstimmung
Translation
agreement, conformity, consistency, harmony
Examples
Es gibt eine große Übereinstimmung der Meinungen.
There is a great agreement of opinions.
Wir müssen die Daten auf Übereinstimmung prüfen.
We have to check the data for consistency.
Sie handelten in Übereinstimmung mit dem Gesetz.
They acted in accordance with the law.
Grammar Patterns
in accordance ((with sth.)) We act in accordance with the rules.
to come to an agreement The parties came to an agreement.
Similar Words
Etymology
A noun from the verb 'übereinstimmen'. It combines 'über-' (over), 'ein-' (one), and 'Stimme' (voice), plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It signifies the state of being 'over one voice'.
Memory Tips
'Stimmung' can mean 'mood'. Think of 'über-ein-Stimmung' as a state where everyone's mood or voice is 'over one' single point, hence in agreement.