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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Low vitamin D levels may make recovery from breast cancer surgery more painful and increase the need for opioid painkillers, according to research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Connecticut officials said parts of the state saw up to seven inches of rain in a very short period of time, according to the BBC's partner, CBS News.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Take a couple who are currently 55 and 65, which accounts for about 8% of opposite-sex couples in the U.S., according to the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Investors that disclosed commitments to the fund include the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois and the Delaware Public Employees’ Retirement System, according to WSJ Pro’s LP Commitments database.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
And that, according to Joey, meant being a rat.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
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