adherence

noun

ad·​her·​ence ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 

əd-

1

: the act, action, or quality of adhering

adherence of paint to wood

2

: steady or faithful attachment : fidelity

adherence to a political party

Synonyms

• adhesion
• bonding
• cling

Examples of adherence in a Sentence

you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door

adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations

Recent Examples on the Web

Safe manufacturing processes and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are highly regarded. —Lara Stewart, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024

Kate Middleton and Prince William's Family Skip Royal Easter Outing amid Her Cancer Treatment In adherence to medical advice, the royal couple will be seated separately from other attendees during the Easter church service to reduce the risk of infection. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024

With this process, the data center operator will likely need to conduct internal and external audits to maintain adherence to sustainable practices throughout the life of the instrument chosen. —Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

If military leaders instead neglect the nonpartisan ethic or, worse still, violate it themselves, such as by publicly praising politicians or their policies, adherence throughout the force could rapidly decline. —Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024

Additionally, both certifications demand ongoing education and adherence to ethical standards, which can be both time-consuming and costly. —Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024

Evidence includes crew walking off the set in response to poor working conditions, reports that live rounds were being fired for target practice, and slack adherence to gun safety training protocols. —USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024

Implicit bias has been shown to negatively affect interactions between patients and providers, provider treatment decisions, adherence to treatments and actual health outcomes, Bonta said, but the training helps to eliminate misconceptions and prejudices. —Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024

Accredited clinics are monitored for their adherence to the guidelines, which include the number of embryos that can be transferred, as well as the quality of embryology labs, qualification of staff and data submission to federal agencies. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French adherance, aerdaunce, aherdance "act of adhering, faction, supporters," borrowed from Medieval Latin adhaerentia, going back to Late Latin, "act of adhering," derivative of Latin adhaerent-, adhaerens, present participle of adhaerēre "to adhere"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

adherence

noun

ad·​her·​ence ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 

əd-

1

: the action or quality of adhering

2

: steady or faithful attachment

adherence to the truth