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 threat was reported to police by Shen Yun on Tuesday, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
From BBC
Analysts had expected $3.98 billion, according to a Visible Alpha consensus.
The married couple entered the country illegally in November 1989 near San Ysidro, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
From Los Angeles Times
The appeals process ended in 2021, and on Feb. 21, 2025, they were detained while a final order of removal was being processed, according to ICE.
From Los Angeles Times
Avtar then walked with the man to the SUV, according to the surveillance footage Deep reviewed.
From Los Angeles Times
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