according to meaning
EN- Preposition
- (idiomatic) Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
- In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
- Depending on.
- (idiomatic) Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
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- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- Bimanual dissection is performed according to the rules of microsurgery: one surgeon works bimanually to dissect and remove the cyst wall, while a second surgeon drives dynamically the endoscope.
- That ill-made doublet of green cloth must be exchanged for one of velvet slashed in the Venetian style like mine own, with hose stuffed and bombasted according to the mode.
- It's all been smooth sailing; everything has gone exactly according to plan.
- Used in the Beginning of Sentence
- According to Robert Gimello, 'Buddhists do not ontologise the contents of their mystical experiences.'
- According to Christianity, when someone dies, they go to either Heaven or the other place.
- According to market research, many men list DIY as one of their main hobbies.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of according to in English Dictionary
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Source: Wiktionary