# according to

Pronunciation: US say "uh-KAWR-ding too" /əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ tu/; UK say "uh-KAW-ding too" /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ tuː/; AUS say "uh-KAW-ding-too"

## Preposition

1. Used to attribute a statement to the person or source that provided it; on the authority of.
   - Simple: Used to show where information comes from, or who said it.
   - _According to the weather report, heavy rain is expected by evening._
   - _The car never slowed down, according to the only witness._
2. In a manner that conforms or corresponds to something; in proportion to it or in accordance with it.
   - Simple: In a way that matches or follows something.
   - _The ceremony was conducted according to ancient custom._
   - _Workers were paid according to the hours they completed._
3. Used to indicate that something varies in correspondence with another factor; depending on it.
   - Simple: Used to show that something changes because of something else.
   - _Seating is assigned according to when guests arrive._
   - _The recommended dosage varies according to the patient's weight._

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