according to
Americanpreposition
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in agreement or accord with.
according to his judgment.
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consistent with; in conformity with.
to be paid according to one's experience.
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on the authority of; as stated or reported by.
According to her, they have gone.
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in proportion to.
He'll be charged according to his ability to pay.
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contingent on.
According to the number of winners, the judges will award duplicate prizes.
Etymology
Origin of according to
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English
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It was left to set up its own streaming service, and the amount of broadcast income fell from roughly €700m per year to €412m this season, according to figures compiled by football-finance.com.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
He was charged in Ventura County Superior Court on Monday, according to court records, and did not enter a plea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Barbabella—or another doctor—is supposed to be no more than three minutes away from the president at all times, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
In 2024, at least six secretaries of state offices received threatening letters containing suspicious substances, though hazardous material was not found, according to media reports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
They read “Coke” and “Pepsi,” indicating that folks should line up to order according to preference.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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