adherence
ədˈhɪrəns
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Definition of adherence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
commitmentsticking to a rule or agreement
  • His adherence to the rules was commendable.
faithfulness fidelity
2.
supportfaithful support for a cause or belief
  • Her adherence to the charity was unwavering.
allegiance devotion support
3.
stickinessTECH.the quality of sticking fast to an object or surfaceTECH.
  • The adherence of the label on the bottle was surprisingly strong.
cohesion stickiness
4.
medicalTECH.following a treatment plan as agreedTECH.
  • Patient adherence to medication is crucial for recovery.
compliance conformity
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Expressions with adherence

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degree to which a patient follows a recommended medical care plan
Poor treatment adherence can reduce the effectiveness of the medication.

Origin of adherence

Latin, adhaerentia (sticking to)

Terms with adherence included in their meaning

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ethics
steadfast adherence to moral or ethical principles
strictadj.
discipline
demanding discipline and adherence to rules
strict adherence
follow rules strictly without flexibility
strict adherence
following rules or procedures exactly
demand adherence
require someone to adhere to a commitment or statement
ethics
personal integrity and adherence to moral principles
discipline
ensure adherence to rules or expectations
corporate
business department ensuring regulatory adherence

Examples of adherence in a sentence

  • The company's adherence to safety standards is strict.
  • His adherence to the rules was commendable.
  • Adherence to the diet plan showed great discipline.
  • The glue's adherence to the paper was impressive.
  • Adherence of the tape to the wall was weak.
  • Adherence to the diet plan showed positive results.

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  1. French:adhésion, fidélité, ...
  2. German:Einhaltung, Treue, ...
  3. Italian:aderenza, adesione, ...
  4. Spanish:adhesión, fidelidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:aderência, adesão, ...
  6. Chinese:坚持, 忠诚, ...
  7. Japanese:順守, 忠誠, ...
  8. Arabic:اِلْتِزَام, وَلاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַדְבֵּקוּת, דְּבֵקוּת, ...
  10. Russian:приверженность, преданность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дотримання, відданість, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुपालन, निष्ठा, ...
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