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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Benefit costs rose at a 3.9% year-over-year pace, according to the ECI data.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
However, Africa demand rose 5%, while Latin America and the Caribbean rose 4.3%, according to the data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
That’s according to Patrick Walravens, the head of technology equity research at Citizens, who told MarketWatch that Microsoft’s AI strategy is broadly resonating with customers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Last season, the flu shot was 31% effective at preventing flu-related hospitalizations across all ages, according to early estimates from the CDC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Ella wanted to tell her that it was rude to sit on other people's beds...well, according to Gran.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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