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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Light shaking, as defined by the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The number of homeless children in England living in temporary accommodation has risen 5% in a year to 177,530, according to new government figures.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
With a median age of 49.1, Italy is the EU's oldest country, according to the bloc's data agency.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Today, according to career experts, being an active listener or agreeable conversationalist might hold more weight, particularly in communicating ideas.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
I hand it to the female officer and she—Martinez, according to her name tag —pulls out her iPhone.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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