according to

preposition

Definition of according to

1 : in conformity with

2 : as stated or attested by

3 : depending on

Examples of according to in a Sentence

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

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according to one's lights

according to plan

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The first known use of according to was in the 14th century

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according to

preposition

English Language Learners Definition of according to

: as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)

: as directed or required by (rules, directions, etc.)

: in a way that is based on (something)

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according to

preposition

ac·cord·ing to

Kids Definition of according to

1 : in agreement with Everything was done according to the rules.

2 : as stated by According to the weather report, it's going to rain.

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