All 9 Uses

accord
in
Cat's Eye
(Edited)

According to the pictures she's muscular, with big thighs, but the doll is a slender stick.
p. 142.1

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with
Each room has its own displays, grouped according to what you are supposed to learn.
p. 187.4 *

according to = based upon (in keeping with)
According to this book, I'm supposed to be caught in a whirlwind of teenage emotions, laughing one minute, crying the next, zooming around on a roller coaster, which is their term.
p. 229.2

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with
Burt Lancaster is the sexiest, according to Cordelia.
p. 230.3
According to Stephen, this is a way of visualizing infinity.
p. 241.4
Simpsons is the right place to shop, according to Cordelia.
p. 252.9
It's the only French restaurant in Toronto, according to Josef.
p. 318.2
What I want instead is pictures that seem to exist of their own accord.
p. 354.9 *

own accord = will or mind (without anyone needing to create them)
According to some, it's the only equal relationship possible, for women.
p. 414.3

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

Definitions:

(1) (accord as in: according to, or in accord with)
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This meaning 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
(2) (accord as in: reached an accord)
an agreement

In this sense, accord can refer to a formal agreement (such as one written between two countries) or an informal agreement (such as an unvoiced consensus about what should be done).
(3) (accord as in: done of her own accord)
mind

This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
(4) (accord as in: accord her the respect deserved)
to give someone special treatment -- especially respect
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)