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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The campaign for Eric White, a Compton-raised detective with about 12 years’ experience at the department, reported raising about $19,000 in that same period, the second-most of all the candidates, according to its filing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, according to the final recommendations of scientific advisers.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Iranian forces fired at four ships attempting to cross Hormuz, according to state broadcaster IRIB.
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
Those serving in the military were given rations according to a strict order of rank and importance.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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