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.
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: 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)
Spanish Central: Translation of according to Nglish: Translation of according to for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of according to for Arabic speakers
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