Meaning of the word "according to" in English

What does "according to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

according to

US /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/
UK /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/
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Preposition

1.

as stated by or in

Example:
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
The work was done according to the instructions.
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