according

American  

[uh-kawr-ding] / əˈkɔr dɪŋ /

adjective

1. agreeing.

   according voices raised in censure.

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according British  

/ əˈkɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

1. (foll by to) in proportion; in relation

   salary will be according to age and experience

2. (foll by to) on the report (of); as stated (by)

3. (foll by to) in conformity (with); in accordance (with)

   everything went according to plan

4. (foll by as) depending (on whether)

5. not_standard dependent on

   it's all according where you want to go

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Etymology

Origin of according

First recorded in 1350–1400; accord + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Earlier this month, he announced he would be seeking a new five-year term, which, according to the constitution, would be his last.

From Barron's

Job-market conditions for recent college graduates deteriorated at the end of last year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

From MarketWatch

A significant number of builders offered incentives or cut prices on new homes in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

From MarketWatch

Among the stars whose children he taught were the creators of “Orange Is the New Black,” “Mad Men” and “Dexter’s Laboratory,” according to the website.

From Los Angeles Times

His replacement idea, however, will cost about $2 billion, according to the Post’s investigation.

From Salon

Related Words

• balanced
• commensurate
• comparable
• corresponding
• equivalent
• identical
• proportionate