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    Definition of according to in English Dictionary

  • Preposition
    1. (idiomatic) Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
      1. In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
        1. Depending on.
        2. More Examples
          1. 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.
          2. 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.
        • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
          1. Prepositions
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          1. en according to plan
          2. en according to Hoyle
          3. en according to one's understanding
          Source: Wiktionary

          Meaning of according to for the defined word.

          Grammatically, this idiom "according to" is a preposition.
          Definiteness: Level 8
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