according

/əˈkɔrdɪŋ/
preposition
  1. As stated or reported by someone or something.
    • According to my teacher, the exam is next week.
    • According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
    • According to the recipe, you need two cups of flour.
  2. In a way that matches or agrees with something.
    • The workers were paid according to their skill level.
    • We sorted the books according to their size.
    • Everything went according to plan.
adjective
  1. Being in agreement or harmony.
    • His behavior was according to the rules of the club.
    • Their actions were according with their promises.
    • The colors are according and create a pleasant look.
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