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according toIf someone says that something is true according to a particular person, book, or other source of information, they are indicating where they got their information.
Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming.
He and his father, according to local gossip, haven't been in touch for years.
Synonyms: as claimed by, in the opinion of, on the authority of, as stated by More Synonyms of according to
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according toIf something is done according to a particular set of principles, these principles are used as a basis for the way it is done.
They both played the game according to the rules.
They must take their own decision according to their own legal advice.
Synonyms: in keeping with, in line with, consistent with, in accordance with More Synonyms of according to
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according toIf something varies according to a changing factor, it varies in a way that is determined by this factor.
Prices vary according to the quantity ordered.
The route that the boatmen choose varies according to the water level.
Synonyms: in relation to, depending on, in proportion to, proportional to More Synonyms of according to
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