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

Prosecutors were attempting to secure an indictment, which would bolster their case for extradition, according to ABC News and CBS News. —Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024

But according to Cox, federal subsidies are not the only way to make GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic more affordable. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Ad dollars are expected to fall at CNN, MSNBC and Fox News Channel in 2025, according to data from Kagan, a market-research firm that is part of S&P Global Intelligence. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024

Police also say that Arjun’s security detail heightened the danger by trying to control the crowds, according to local reports. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024

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