with respect to something
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Meaning · English
Concerning or regarding something
Literally: in relation to
Register: neutral
Examples
The manager will discuss the issue with respect to budget constraints.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR C1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “with respect to something” mean?
Concerning or regarding something Literally: in relation to
Is “with respect to something” formal or informal?
with respect to something is generally neutral.