according to

preposition

1

: in conformity with

2

: as stated or attested by

3

: depending on

Examples of according to in a Sentence

According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.

She always did everything according to the rules.

I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.

He was paid according to how quickly he worked.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite broad support of a new warning label on alcoholic beverages, US adults are virtually split on whether the government should provide health recommendations to the public or leave it to Americans to make up their own minds, according to the new CNN poll. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025

The crash occurred on the northbound side of the highway just prior to Exit 90 shortly before 11:15 p.m., according to Connecticut State Police. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025

The alleged smuggler would have gotten $800 per head to deliver them to Phoenix, according to police. —Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025

Depending on when the stores open, El Car Wash expects to wash 15 million or more vehicles this year, according to Landau. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English acordyng to, from acordyng "agreeing" (from present participle of accorden "to accord entry 1") + to to entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

according to

preposition

1

: in agreement with

did everything according to the rules

2

: as stated by

according to the experts

3

: depending on

dress according to the weather