harmonized

Thân thiện

The choir sang in harmonized voices during the concert.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Made harmonious or brought into agreement: Refers to elements that have been adjusted to work together without conflict, or to be consistent with each other. 2. Characterized by musical harmony: Involving the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions that are pleasing to the ear.

Usage and Examples

• The harmonized trade regulations between the two countries facilitated smoother business operations.
• The choir's performance was beautiful due to their perfectly harmonized voices.
• After the meeting, the departments presented a harmonized strategy for the upcoming quarter.
• The composer is known for his elegantly harmonized melodies.

Advanced Usage

• In a harmonized manner (adverbial phrase): Describes an action performed with harmony or agreement.
  • The two systems operated in a harmonized manner, sharing data seamlessly.
• Harmonized standards/systems: A common term in policy, law, and technology referring to standards or systems that have been made compatible across different jurisdictions or platforms.
  • The goal is to create harmonized safety standards across the entire industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Harmonize (verb): To bring into consonance or agreement; to make harmonious. Also, to sing or play in harmony.
  • The committee will harmonize the different proposals into a single document.
• Harmonization (noun): The process of making things harmonious or consistent.
  • The harmonization of the tax codes is a complex political issue.
• Harmony (noun): The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; a state of agreement or concord.
  • The song is celebrated for its beautiful harmony.

Synonyms

• Coordinated: Brought into a combined, orderly, or harmonious operation.
• Synchronized: Caused to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
• Consonant: In agreement or harmony with.
• Reconciled: Made compatible or consistent.

Antonyms

• Disharmonized
• Conflicting
• Discordant
• Incompatible

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Harmonized sales tax (HST): A specific Canadian tax term where federal and provincial sales taxes were combined into a single, harmonized tax.
• To be in harmony with: An idiomatic expression meaning to be in agreement or accord with something.
  • His actions were not in harmony with his words.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. involving or characterized by harmony

Từ đồng nghĩa

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