3 uses
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Definition
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
- According to carousel legend, the lead horse of any carousel is always the biggest, most decorative horse.2 — Carousel (85% in)
- According to legend, Galileo dropped balls of different mass from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to help support his ideas.5 — Free Fall (5% in)
- According to the International Association of Amusement Park Attractions, you are more likely to be injured when you play sports, ride a horse, or even ride a bicycle.7 — Ride Safety (6% in)
There are no more uses of "accord" in Amusement Park Physics.
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