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

Her new trial is scheduled to start in June 2025, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. —Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025

The neighbor also observed Brad chasing after his wife and trying to grab her, according to documents. —Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025

The park only allowed Black visitors one day a year, and according to Carter’s wife, he along with other community leaders, went to the park and refused to leave. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025

Lymphatic massage, also known as manual lymph drainage (MLD), is a technique used on the face or whole body to transport stagnant lymph fluid when lymph nodes aren't moving fluid on their own, according to a review published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT). —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 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

Rhymes for according to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup

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