according to
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according to
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ACCORDING TO
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as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)
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According to a recent survey, most Americans drive to work. [=a recent survey says that most Americans drive to work]
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According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.
2
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as directed or required by (rules, directions, etc.)
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She always did everything according to the rules.
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I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.
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Everything went according to plan. [=everything went as it had been planned]
3
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in a way that is based on (something)
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He arranged the books on the shelf according to [=by] their size.
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He was paid according to how quickly he worked.
