acˈcording to S2 W1 BrE AmE preposition
1 . as shown by something or stated by someone:
According to the police, his attackers beat him with a blunt instrument.
There is now widespread support for these proposals, according to a recent public opinion poll.
► Do not say ‘according to me’ or ‘according to my opinion/point of view’. Say in my opinion : In my opinion his first book is much better.
2 . in a way that depends on differences in situations or amounts:
You will be paid according to the amount of work you do.
3 . in a way that agrees with a system or plan, or obeys a set of rules:
The game will be played according to rules laid down for the 1992 Cup.
Everything went according to plan, and we arrived on time.