/ əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə; NAmE əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/ preposition
1.
as stated or reported by sb/sth :
According to Mick, it's a great movie.
You've been absent six times according to our records.
2.
following, agreeing with or depending on sth :
The work was done according to her instructions.
Everything went according to plan .
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience.