accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly
ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē 
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
Read the instructions and act accordingly.
2
: consequently, so
was delayed and accordingly arrived late
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Examples of accordingly in a Sentence
He knew his limitations and acted accordingly.
She is considered a manager and is paid accordingly.
The car is made with the best materials and is priced accordingly.
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Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Brighthouse Financial acknowledges the impact of market volatility and interest rate changes on its financial results and continues to adapt its risk management strategies accordingly.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Regular check-ins can help leaders understand individual employee needs and tailor flexible policies accordingly—one size does not fit all.
—Steve Osler, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks The audience at Madison Square Garden treated the show accordingly as a special event.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly
ə-ˈkȯrd-iŋ-lē
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
2
: consequently, so
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