according according /əˈkɔrdɪŋ/

adjective

1. (followed by 'to') as reported or stated by  ( according )
   (followed by 'to') as reported or stated by
    According to historians
   according to historians
   
2. (followed by 'to') in agreement with or accordant with  ( according )
   (followed by 'to') in agreement with or accordant with
    According to instructions
   according to instructions