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conjunction

to the extent that; proportionately as.

depending on whether; if: I'll stay according as I have the money.

depending on how.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of according as

First recorded in 1475–1500

Words nearby according as

accord, accordance, accordant, accordatura, according, according as, accordingly, according to, according to all accounts, according to Hoyle, accordion