Concurrence

/kənˈkɜːrəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of agreeing or being in harmony; simultaneous occurrence.

The concurrence of their opinions led to a swift decision on the matter.

The occurrence of events or circumstances that happen at the same time.

The concurrence of the two festivals in the same week brought a surge of tourists to the area.

Agreement in action or decision.

The board's concurrence was necessary before the project could move forward.

A situation in which two or more things happen at the same time or in the same situation.

The recommencement of the conference and the start of the exams resulted in a rare concurrence of events.

From Middle English, derived from Latin 'concurrens', meaning 'running together'.

in concurrence with

in agreement with or in accordance with

reach a concurrence

to arrive at an agreement or decision together

concurrence of events

the simultaneous occurrence of two or more events

concur

to agree; to happen at the same time

concurrent

occurring or existing simultaneously

convention

a meeting or agreement between persons or groups