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  

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How to pronounce According?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say According in sign language?

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. Zhai Qing:

   According to expert assessments, emissions will have to fall another 30-50 percent below current levels if we are to see noticeable changes in environmental quality.

2. Chris Rivett:

   According to the ratings and reviews onhotelscombined.com, typically properties that are 4-5 stars receive an 8-9.5 out of 10 for cleanliness, and properties with 3 stars or less receive 6-8 out of 10, this shows that while hotels across the board meet their guests’ expectations when it comes to cleanliness, hotels with high star ratings are consistently delivering high levels of service to live up to the expectation of their guests who are paying for a premium experience.

3. Melina Avgerinou:

   According to the season, we try to teach them what their mother would have taught them in nature.

4. Thierry Chow:

   Gui Mao Rabbit The Year of Water Rabbit is quite a special year – when all the elements in a year are yin, it’s also uncommon to have the combination of water and rabbit. The rabbit represents wood. Water nurtures wood( according to Chinese geomancy).

5. Though Cara:

   According to Prof Betz's team at the Institute for Human Genetics, the syndrome is caused by a mutation to one of three genes - PADI3, TGM3 and TCHH. (SWNS.com) Taylor was born with no hair but began sprouting tufts of soft baby fuzz when she was around five months old. Rather than falling out and growing back straight and brown, like her parents' hair, Taylor's bright blond locks grew and grew. At one point we had a chat with my mother-in-law who said, 'There is a photo on the internet that looks like Taylor,'.

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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
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/According
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=According