Definition of according to

according topreposition

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/əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə//əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/

The phrase "according to" is a preposition used in English to indicate that information being presented is based on or derived from a specific source. Its origin can be traced back to the Old French word "conforme," which means "in the form of" or "following." This word evolved into the Middle English "aconforme," which further transformed into "according to" during the Renaissance era. The phrase gained popularity in the 16th century, thanks to the growth of scholarship and the emergence of scientific inquiry, as scholars began to seek and present evidence for their claims. Today, "according to" is an essential part of written and spoken discourse, helping to maintain academic rigor and accuracy, as well as to distinguish between fact and opinion.

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as stated or reported by somebody/something

như đã nêu hoặc được báo cáo bởi ai đó/cái gì đó

Example:
  • According to Mick, it's a great movie.

    Theo Mick, đây là một bộ phim tuyệt vời.

  • You've been absent six times according to our records.

    Theo hồ sơ của chúng tôi, bạn đã vắng mặt sáu lần.

following, agreeing with or depending on something

theo, đồng ý với hoặc phụ thuộc vào cái gì đó

Example:
  • The work was done according to her instructions.

    Công việc được thực hiện theo hướng dẫn của cô ấy.

  • Everything went according to plan.

    Mọi việc diễn ra theo đúng kế hoạch.

  • The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience.

    Mức lương sẽ được cố định theo trình độ và kinh nghiệm.

Idioms

cut your coat according to your cloth
(saying)to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
  • We wanted to buy a bigger house than this but it was a case of cutting our coat according to our cloth.