according

[ uh-kawr-ding ]

adjective

1. agreeing:

   according voices raised in censure.

according

/ əˈkɔːdɪŋ /

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

4. foll by as depending (on whether)
5. not_standard.
   dependent on

   it's all according where you want to go

Word History and Origins

Origin of according¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; accord + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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

They are also expected to negatively affect the overall U.S. economy, according to a meta-analysis by the nonprofit Tax Foundation.

From Salon

For now, according to Politico, lawmakers seem poised to extend the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, likely attaching it to a must-pass spending measure or a continuing resolution.

From Salon

In order for Smith to be freed, she will need a two-thirds vote of board members who are present, according to the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.

From BBC

Related Words

• balanced
• commensurate
• comparable
• corresponding
• equivalent
• identical
• proportionate