According
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In conformity with or as stated by a particular source, rule, or standard. The term is commonly used to attribute information to a specific authority or to indicate alignment with established principles.
“According to recent research, regular exercise significantly improves cognitive function in older adults.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/
Syllables
ac·cord·ing
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Wordle
Double-C and -ING ending with three O's make this identifiable
Scrabble
14 points; useful for creating parallel words with the double-C
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