según — meaning in English

English meaning

• by prep Near or next to something.
• per prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
• pursuant adj In accordance with or following from something, typically a law or agreement — used with "to."

Senses

según is used for these senses in English:

• according to Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.
• according to In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. [from 16th c.]
• as to According to; in a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
• by Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
• per In accordance with, as per
• pursuant Accordingly; consequently.

by — full definition

1. prep Near or next to something.
2. prep Not later than a stated time.
3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
4. prep Through the use of a particular method.

per — full definition

1. prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
2. prep In accordance with; as stated by.
3. pron A gender-neutral singular pronoun (they/them) used by some speakers instead of he or she.

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