according

[ uh-kawr-ding ]
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adjective
  1. agreeing: according voices raised in censure.

Origin of according

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; accord + -ing2

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British Dictionary definitions for according

according

/ (əˈkɔːdɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. (foll by to) in proportion; in relation: salary will be according to age and experience

  2. (foll by to) on the report (of); as stated (by)

  1. (foll by to) in conformity (with); in accordance (with): everything went according to plan

  2. (foll by as) depending (on whether)

  3. not standard dependent on: it's all according where you want to go

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