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
Example Sentences
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Suspended groups “cannot legally operate, solicit donations, or enter contracts,” according to the California Franchise Tax Board.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
A group of schoolchildren were passing through the area at a time and a school teacher was seen standing in front of them to protect them, according to local media.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Workers at SK hynix received bonuses more than three times larger than those paid by Samsung last year, according to Samsung's union.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
But investors may want to think twice before calling it a comeback, according to Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The cause of death was recorded as “heart failure,” according to documents at the church cemetery where the baby was buried.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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