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according to

 
Use according to in a Sentence
–preposition
1. in agreement or accord with: according to his judgment.
2. consistent with; in conformity with: to be paid according to one's experience.
3. on the authority of; as stated or reported by: According to her, they have gone.
4. in proportion to: He'll be charged according to his ability to pay.
5. contingent on: According to the number of winners, the judges will award duplicate prizes.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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according to  
prep.  

  1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

  2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

  3. As determined by: a list arranged according to the alphabet.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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