according to
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UK/əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/US/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/
AS SAID BY
A2as said or shown by someone or something
- According to the weather forecast, it'll rain tomorrow.
- The film was great, according to my brother.
FOLLOWING
B1following a plan, rule or system
- Everything went according to plan.
- Children are put into groups according to age.