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    UK /ə'kɔ:dɪŋ/

    A2
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be in harmony or agreement; consent
    It is happening according to plan.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo give (someone) the respect due to them
    Colleges is according great importance to students' test scores
    adv.AdverbIn agreement or conformity.
    The parts were labeled according, making assembly easy.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounAgreement or harmony.
    The according of the two parties was a surprise to everyone.
    adj.AdjectiveIn agreement or conformity; corresponding.
    The results are according with our initial hypothesis.
    adv.AdverbTherefore; consequently.
    According, the meeting will be held next week.
    prep.PrepositionAs stated by or in agreement with.
    According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
    adv.AdverbIn proportion to.
    We will be paid according to the hours we work.

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    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • And we tend to act according to the expectations that we think others have of us.

      And we tend to act according to the expectations that we think others have of us.

    • And we tend to act according to the expectations that we think others have of us.

      And we tend to act according to the expectations that we think others have of us.

    B1

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    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • So according to many experts, you know, clinical depression is being alarmingly overdiagnosed and overtreated.

      So according to many experts, you know, clinical depression is being alarmingly overdiagnosed and overtreated.

    • So according to many experts, you know, clinical depression is being alarmingly overdiagnosed

      So according to many experts, you know, clinical depression is being alarmingly overdiagnosed

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And we've spent $6 trillion in the Middle East, according to a report that I just saw, whether it's six or five,

      And we've spent $6 trillion in the Middle East, according to a report that I just saw, whether it's six or five,

    • EAST ACCORDING TO A

      EAST ACCORDING TO A

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising from factors such as increasing costs of living, workload, and

      According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising from factors such as increasing costs of living, workload, and

    • According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising

      According to a recent survey, almost half of Gen Z workers suffer from stress or anxiety arising

    B1

    Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8

    10:01Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
    • For example, "As I said in the beginning, we might have a crisis on the horizon." The same goes for, "This relates to what I was saying earlier," or "This ties in with..." Emphasising a point: "The significance of this is..." or "This is important because..." or "We have to remember that..." Making reference to information: "Based on our findings..." or "Our data shows..." or "According to our study..." Explaining visuals: "I'd like to illustrate this point by showing you..." or "This chart shows a breakdown of..." A breakdown is often used in a presentation to show all of the smaller parts of something bigger.

      For example, "As I said in the beginning, we might have a crisis on the horizon." The same goes for, "This relates to what I was saying earlier," or "This ties in with..." Emphasising a point: "The significance of this is..." or "This is important because..." or "We have to remember that..." Making reference to information: "Based on our findings..." or "Our data shows..." or "According to our study..." Explaining visuals: "I'd like to illustrate this point by showing you..." or "This chart shows a breakdown of..." A breakdown is often used in a presentation to show all of the smaller parts of something bigger.

    • Or according to our study.

      Or according to our study.

    A2

    It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat

    07:09It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
    • 35% of the world's population is living in countries deemed to be moving towards autocracy, according to research institute V-Dem.

      35% of the world's population is living in countries deemed to be moving towards autocracy, according to research institute V-Dem.

    • according to research institute, V-Dem.

      according to research institute, V-Dem.

    B1

    Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You

    08:02Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You
    • So, in conclusion, if the people around you have more connections then you don't feel bad because that's quite normal according to math.

      So, in conclusion, if the people around you have more connections then you don't feel bad because that's quite normal according to math.

    • don’t feel bad because that’s  quite normal according to Math.

      don’t feel bad because that’s  quite normal according to Math.

    B1

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • I'm 5'9” (175 cm) which according to Google, is precisely average.

      I'm 5'9” (175 cm) which according to Google, is precisely average.

    • which according to Google, is precisely average.

      which according to Google, is precisely average.

    B1

    While Missiles Fly, Flights Land: How Israel’s Airport Stays Open | WSJ

    07:09While Missiles Fly, Flights Land: How Israel’s Airport Stays Open | WSJ
    • According to Israel's Civil Aviation Authority,

      According to Israel's Civil Aviation Authority,

    • according to Matt, there's still a risk that an aircraft could be shot down if it's misidentified as a missile or other threat,

      according to Matt, there's still a risk that an aircraft could be shot down if it's misidentified as a missile or other threat,

    B2

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • According to one study, over half of utility scale solar facilities were placed in deserts.

      According to one study, over half of utility scale solar facilities were placed in deserts.

    • According to the Cleveland Clinic,

      According to the Cleveland Clinic,

    B1