concerted

[ kuhn-sur-tid ]

adjective

1. contrived or arranged by agreement; planned or devised together:

   a concerted effort.

   Synonyms: cooperative, joint, united

2. done or performed together or in cooperation:

   a concerted attack.

   Synonyms: cooperative, joint, united

3. Music. arranged in parts for several voices or instruments.

concerted

/ kənˈsɜːtɪd /

adjective

1. mutually contrived, planned, or arranged; combined (esp in the phrases concerted action, concerted effort )
2. music arranged in parts for a group of singers or players

Derived Forms

• conˈcertedly, adverb

Other Words From

• con·certed·ly adverb
• con·certed·ness noun
• uncon·certed adjective
• uncon·certed·ly adverb
• well-con·certed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of concerted¹

1710–20; concert (v.) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The JNF's terraforming projects have, in a sense, never stopped, even if intense and concerted human effort has tapered off in some areas since 1948.

From Salon

A concerted effort will also be made to improve the country's biodiversity.

From BBC

The circumstances now may be different, but it’s not unthinkable that, with concerted action, it could do so again.

From BBC

On this trip to the northern hemisphere, the Boks have been granting interviews, signing shirts and coaching kids in a concerted PR push.

From BBC

Last month, the Cook Political Report moved the district race from “likely Democratic” to “leaning Democratic,” a sign of the concerted effort by Republicans to flip the seat.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• united