according to
UK: əˈkɔːdɪŋ tuː | US: əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː
prep. as stated by or in agreement with (a source, rule, or standard)
prep. in a manner consistent with (something)
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The phrase "according to" originates from the verb "accord" (from Old French "acorder," meaning "to reconcile" or "agree," derived from Latin "ad-" [to] + "cor" [heart]). Over time, "accord" evolved to mean "to harmonize" or "be in agreement," and the prepositional phrase "according to" emerged in Middle English to denote alignment with a source or standard. The logic reflects a metaphorical "heart-to-heart" alignment with external authority or evidence.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
The project was completed according to the client's specifications.
According to tradition, the ceremony begins at dawn.
The books are arranged according to their genres.
According to his statement, he was not present at the scene.