irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: regardless of
paid irrespective of how hard they workLee Bowes

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However, irrespective of the problems at hand, the one trait that successful entrepreneurs have in common is resilience. Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel. Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 Implementing Robust Protections There are a few security best practices that absolutely must be implemented by organizations leveraging AI agents, irrespective of industry: 1. Una Verhoeven, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 At its core, school choice empowers parents to decide which educational environment best suits their children, irrespective of their ZIP code or socioeconomic status. Juan Rangel, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irrespective of

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First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irrespective of was in 1833

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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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irrespective of

preposition
ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: without regard to
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