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- DictionaryAc·cord·ing/əˈkôrdiNG/
adverb
- 1. as stated by or in: "the outlook for investors is not bright, according to financial experts"
- 2. depending on whether: formal "the distribution of his property differed widely according as it was real or personal estate"
ACCORDING definition: 1. present participle of accord 2. to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect: . Learn more.
The meaning of ACCORDING TO is in conformity with. How to use according to in a sentence.
The term according to can be used to attribute something reported — according to the news, the airports are closed (even though according to your friend, they're still open). It also refers to agreement with a plan. If you study according to your advisor's suggestions, you'll do well.
According to means ‘as reported by’ or ‘as stated by’ and refers to an opinion which is not the speaker’s opinion. According to usually occurs in front position. It is commonly followed by a noun phrase and sometimes by a clause: …
1. : to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned. The competitors should all be accorded equal respect. 2. : to bring into agreement : reconcile. intransitive verb. 1. : to be consistent or in harmony : agree usually used with with. a theory that accords with the known facts.
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.
1. Agreement; harmony: act in accord with university policies. 2. A settlement or compromise between conflicting parties: The strikers and the owners reached an accord. 3. Spontaneous or voluntary desire to take a certain action: The children returned on their own accord. He confessed of his own accord.
Definition of according to preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. Agreeing; in harmony. Webster's New World. Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious. This according voice of national wisdom. Wiktionary. verb. Present participle of accord. Mind and soul according well.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word according, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
