Pronunciation: /əˈkɔːdɪŋ/
adverb
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1 (usually according to) as stated by or in: the outlook for investors is not bright, according to financial experts
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in a manner corresponding or conforming to: cook the rice according to the instructions
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in proportion or relation to: salary will be fixed according to experience
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2 (according as) formal depending on whether: the distribution of his property differed widely according as it was real or personal estate