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Definition of ACCORDING TO

1

: in conformity with

2

: as stated or attested by

3

: depending on

Examples of ACCORDING TO

1. According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.
2. She always did everything according to the rules.
3. I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.
4. He was paid according to how quickly he worked.

First Known Use of ACCORDING TO

14th century