Definitions for According
ac·cord·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. accordingadjective

   (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with

   "according to instructions"

2. accordingadjective

   (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

   "according to historians"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. accordingadverb

   Accordingly; correspondingly.

2. accordingadverb

   Consistently as; in a corresponding manner (now generally expressing accordance with two or more alternatives).

3. accordingadverb

   In accordance, in a manner consistent to (something).

4. accordingadjective

   Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.

   This according voice of national wisdom.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Accordingprep.

   Etymology: from accord.

   1. In a manner suitable to, agreeably to, in proportion.

   Our churches are places provided, that the people might there assemble themselves in due and decent manner, according to their several degrees and orders. Richard Hooker, b. v. § 13.

   Our zeal, then, should be according to knowledge. And what kind of knowledge? Without all question, first, according to the true, saving, evangelical knowledge. It should be according to the gospel, the whole gospel: not only according to its truths, but precepts: not only according to its free grace, but necessary duties: not only according to its mysteries, but also its commandments. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

   How much more noble is the fame that is built on candour and ingenuity, according to those beautiful lines of Sir John Denham, in his Poem on Fletcher’s works. Joseph Addison, Spect.

   A man may, with prudence and a good conscience, approve of the professed principles of one party more than the other, according as he thinks they best promote the good of church and state. Jonathan Swift, on the Sentiments of a Church of Engl. man.

   2. With regard to.

   God made all things in number, weight, and measure, and gave them to be considered by us according to these properties, which are inherent in created beings. William Holder, on Time.

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1. According

   According is typically used as a preposition to show a relationship or connection between two clauses, phrases, or ideas. It indicates a condition, reason, or consequence for something happening or being said. Additionally, "according to" is commonly used to introduce information or a statement from a specific source or reference.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. According

   of Accord

2. According

   agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious

3. Accordingadverb

   accordingly; correspondingly

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1. accordingverb

   Verb form of the word accord.

   According to truth we all know we are united together in harmony to create peace, balance and stability.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 27, 2020  

How to pronounce According?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of According in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of According in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of According in a Sentence

1. Nabam Tuki:

   According to preliminary reports, a hill caved in on a human settlement area trapping about two dozen-odd villagers. Locals have retrieved 16 bodies from the area and about six more people are reported to be missing, all roads leading to the village are cut off as there are heavy landslides. Medical teams are having a tough time reaching the village.

2. James Frey:

   In every case, I did the best I could to recreate my life according to my memory of it, when I had supporting documents, I used them.

3. Vassily Nebenzia:

   According to objective data that we possess it was not an ICBM.

4. Thomas Moser:

   They have clearly indicated that they are willing to play according to the rules, they have been contacting the regulators.

5. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer:

   A total of 16 rounds were fired according to our gunshot detection system, and all of those occurred in approximately a minute to a minute and a half, as a result, what we know is that three people were shot and one person shot at in less than a two-minute timeframe.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=According
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/According
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=According
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/According