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according to
preposition
: 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)
Full Definition of ACCORDING TO
1
: in conformity with
2
: as stated or attested by
3
: depending on
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First Known Use of ACCORDING TO
14th century
ACCORDING TO Defined for Kids
according to
preposition ac·cord·ing to
Definition of ACCORDING TO for Kids
1
: in agreement with <Everything was done according to the rules.>
2
: as stated by <According to the weather report, it's going to rain.>
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