according

[uh-kawr-ding]

adjective

1. agreeing.

   according voices raised in censure.

according

/ əˈkɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

1. (foll by to) in proportion; in relation

   salary will be according to age and experience

2. (foll by to) on the report (of); as stated (by)

3. (foll by to) in conformity (with); in accordance (with)

   everything went according to plan

4. (foll by as) depending (on whether)

5. not_standard,  dependent on

   it's all according where you want to go

Word History and Origins

Origin of according¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; accord + -ing ²

Example Sentences

NBC has ordered a pilot based on Wordle, according to people familiar with the project who were not authorized to comment publicly.

From Los Angeles Times

A repeat of the 1906 earthquake could result in thousands of deaths, and hundreds of billions of dollars in property losses, according to one estimate.

From Los Angeles Times

It was not immediately clear what information was relayed to emergency dispatchers, but police are reviewing the incident as a possible “swatting” call, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

Wine exports are down 30% this year, according to the California Wine Institute, while exports of distilled spirits to Canada have dropped 85% this year, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.

From BBC

In the end, women made up 14% of the 1,500 candidates, according to the Higher Committee.

From BBC

Related Words

• balanced 
• commensurate 
• comparable 
• corresponding 
• equivalent 
• identical 
• proportionate