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According
Source Credibility![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Consider the reliability of the source mentioned after 'according to' for evaluating the information. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/OblUDe1uz6ZDtjwCDOm2jMe9cN0.webp)
Reported Information![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'according to' to introduce information you have read or heard but not verified. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/lGyawQVwDcI7IfM3WZmjo4ccKkM.webp)
Secondhand Knowledge![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'According to' often introduces information not directly obtained by the speaker. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/sLnDqitY2ecJx5ev6lmZVVfec3s.webp)