with regard to vs with regards to

Both 'with regard to' and 'with regards to' are commonly used in English, but 'with regard to' is more widely accepted and considered more formal. 'With regards to' is also used informally, but some consider it less correct. Both phrases mean 'concerning' or 'in relation to.'

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with regard to

This phrase is correct and widely accepted in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a topic or subject that is being discussed or considered. It means 'concerning' or 'in relation to.'

Examples:

With regard to your request, we will provide a response by the end of the week.
The report provides detailed information with regard to the company's financial performance.
With regard to the recent changes, we need to reassess our strategy.
The policy outlines the procedures with regard to employee safety.
With regard to the upcoming event, we need to finalize the guest list.

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This is particularly apparent with regard to wages.
The complainants had raised concerns with regard to medium-sized multi-fuel plants.
Special arrangements with regard to employment law and immigration.
Aimed at providing information, promoting and dissemination with regard to area marketing.
Our cities also exist in a unique position with regard to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Significant difference has been identified with regard to clinical safety.
This paragraph introduces a minimum standard with regard to their treatment.
The same statement holds with regard to the repetition of an entire section.
No win also with regard to the national cup.
Governor Romney is very proud of his accomplishments in Massachusetts with regard to health care.
He had an exemplary attitude and track record with regard to contemporary music.
The ruling has unclear implications with regard to both throne and property succession.
The American Cassinese Congregation.-Nothing very definite can be said with regard to the first Benedictines in North America.
This high-tech design translates into top performance with regard to looks and wearability.
Expectations fully met also with regard to the reception, the services provided and the restaurant.
However she lacked political sensitivity and vision, in particular with regard to company law.
We now need concrete objectives: concrete objectives with regard to youth unemployment, concrete objectives with regard to long-term unemployment and concrete objectives with regard to an active labour market policy.
The Commission must implement strict monitoring with regard to distortions of competition.
We must promote research and development with regard to fishing methods.
Residential applications represent a key sector with regard to energy savings.

Alternatives:

regarding
concerning
in relation to
in terms of
with respect to

with regards to

This phrase is also used in English, but it is considered less formal and some may view it as less correct.

This phrase is used informally to introduce a topic or subject that is being discussed or considered. It means 'concerning' or 'in relation to.'