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. National Public Radio:

   Afterwards, Pompeo proceeded to shout his displeasure at being questioned about Ukraine. He used repeated expletives, according to Kelly, he asked, 'Do you think Americans care about Ukraine?' He used the F-word in that sentence and many others.

2. Mariano Rajoy:

   It will be an informative hearing to tell (the public) what was discussed (in Brussels) and to say that I have listened and defended Spain's mandate according to parliament.

3. Mark Peters:

   This is a stunning example of correction officers. conspiring with the very inmates they guard to use violence in settling a personal score, according to the. charges, there is no tolerance for this type of thuggish behavior.

4. Charlotte Slaiman:

   FUTURISTIC FLYING CAR HOVERS ABOUT THE GROUND FOR ABOUT A MINUTE Big Tech firms could face stiff penalties under a new bill. APPLE ENDS PRACTICE OF SIRI CONTRACTORS LISTENING IN ON USERS Attorney General William Barrs Justice Department has opened a broad antitrust inquiry into potentially anti-competitive behavior from Amazon, Google and Facebook. Without the discipline of meaningful market-based competition, digital platforms may act in ways that are not responsive to consumer demands, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim of the Antitrust Division said in a previously released statement. The Departments antitrust review will explore these important issues. According to the Democratic senators, their legistation has the backing of several consumer watchdog and antitrust policy groups. Senator Klobuchars legislation will put new teeth into our antitrust laws by empowering enforcers and courts to impose significant financial penalties when a corporation abuses its dominance in the marketplace.

5. Mohab Mameesh:

   The digging and dredging works will conclude on July 15. The opening of the New Suez Canal will be on Aug. 6, according to the orders of the Egyptian people and the Egyptian president, once President al-Sisi orders the start of navigation on Aug. 6, ships will be able to go through the canal.

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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