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regard

regard

431 3.9
A specific point about something
  • noun
  • /rɪˈɡɑrd/
translation icon : respecto
  • In this regard, the committee must consider the impact of climate change on future policies.
  • particularly with regard to
  • especially with regard to
  • specifically with regard to

This is the truth with regard to all media creation.

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Examples

  • And in that regard you have certainly succeeded.

  • What expectations might students have in regard to the use of technology within the classroom?

    Academic text (2015)
  • So in that regard, it's it's not a bad choice.

  • In this regard, I brought the text with me.

  • In that regard, I am proud to be an American.

  • And if any of you out there have any information with regard to this man.

  • This is the truth with regard to all media creation.

  • Some countries do the opposite of the US with regard to the way the poor are educated.

    Academic text (2012)
  • And here is the structural problem with regard to contractual risks.

  • The findings suggested that the IB-SP was successful with regard to teaching tolerance and understanding of diversity.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

respect
vsregard
532 2.8

A particular part or detail of something

is used mainly in fixed phrases meaning in this or that way

Compounds

2 5.8

A feeling that you are a person who deserves respect

field of regard
  • Specialized
8.7

The whole area you can see while your eyes stay in one place

Warm, kind feelings for a person or place

Surface Forms

regard singular
regards plural

Etymology

Regard comes from Old French re- 'again' and garder 'to watch or keep', and it was used to point to a particular thing to look at or think about. So when we say 'in this regard' we mean 'about this specific point' or 'in this respect'.