ACCORDING definition: agreeing. See examples of according used in a sentence.

Phrasal verb accord with something (Definition of according from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate: accorded the president the proper deference.

5 meanings: 1. in proportion; in relation 2. on the report (of); as stated (by) 3. in conformity (with); in accordance (with).... Click for more definitions.

The term according to can be used to attribute something reported — according to the news, the airports are closed (even though according to your friend, they're still open). It also refers to …

[~ + with + object] to agree: Refunding money without a receipt doesn't accord with company policy. bestow:[~ + object + object] They accorded the president great honor. an agreement, …

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word according, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

According is typically used as a preposition to show a relationship or connection between two clauses, phrases, or ideas. It indicates a condition, reason, or consequence for something …

The term 'according' is used to indicate a relationship or conformity to something, such as a source or a set of rules. It often precedes phrases that reference opinions, claims, or statements.

5 days ago · If something is true according to a source, it means that source says or shows that it is true. According to a friend of mine, they are thinking of building a new mall near here. …