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Definitions for ACCORDING
ac·cord·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
accordingadjective
(followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
"according to instructions"
accordingadjective
(followed by `to') as reported or stated by
"according to historians"
Wiktionary
accordingadverb
Accordingly; correspondingly.
accordingadverb
Consistently as; in a corresponding manner (now generally expressing accordance with two or more alternatives).
accordingadverb
In accordance, in a manner consistent to (something).
accordingadjective
Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.
This according voice of national wisdom.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Accordingprep.
Etymology: from accord.
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.
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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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 Dictionary
According
of Accord
According
agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious
Accordingadverb
accordingly; correspondingly
Editors Contribution
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
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ACCORDING in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ACCORDING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of ACCORDING in a Sentence
Each EU state has the right to shape their legal system according to their own traditions.
For two years now, according to the law, there should not be a single Russian-language school in Ukraine. As for the Russian language as a subject, parents who consider themselves ethnic Russians can file an application to study the language as a language of national minorities, besides, we have a big advantage over the Russians in that we understand their language, but they don't understand ours.
We abhor the loss of innocent life and take all possible measures to prevent them. In this case, we self-reported and investigated the strike according to our own evidence and take full responsibility for the unintended loss of life.
In the long run,( this program) should be everywhere in the U.S., every single patient should be treated according to these protocols.
This is because the request for exception is being filed separately on each group of products and there are a great many of them. Several thousands of such requests have been submitted already because every supplier has dozens of such product types, according to our information, and only a few people are looking at all of this, that is why no one has received physical answers yet. If one calculates the pace (of the process), it can take more than a year.
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