according to

/ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ tuː/

/ɐkˈoːɹdɪŋ tuː/

according to

based on what someone has said or written

in a way that agrees with a particular plan or instruction

Examples

1. According to the review, the new novel is a must-read.

2. Everything's running according to plan.

3. According to recent polls, the finger of blame is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.

4. As a responsible business owner, she always cuts her coat according to her cloth, avoiding unnecessary expenses.