according to

preposition

1. in agreement or accord with:

   according to his judgment.

2. consistent with; in conformity with:

   to be paid according to one's experience.

3. on the authority of; as stated or reported by:

   According to her, they have gone.

4. in proportion to:

   He'll be charged according to his ability to pay.

5. contingent on:

   According to the number of winners, the judges will award duplicate prizes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of according to¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English

Example Sentences

According to Ms. Chantal Emade Nkwelle, the visit to the Wistar Institute was a unique opportunity to conduct research in state-of-the-art partner laboratories and generate publishable results that will contribute towards her PhD, with all living costs covered through the Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship awarded to Dr. Ntie-Kang and thirteen other African scientists by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

From Science Daily

Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

From Science Daily

The study is an important piece of the puzzle for finding new treatments for dementia, according to the researchers.

From Science Daily

While many brokers deleted personal identifiers, some provided names and addresses of individuals seeking mental health assistance, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times

Health-related cybersecurity breaches and ransom attacks increased more than 4,000% between 2009 and 2023, targeting the booming market of body-centric data, which is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2030, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times

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