according to / in accordance with

[milan2003_07]

Hi,

Tell me, please, are there any differences between "according to" and "in accordancу with"? I've provided a sample sentence:

The lists of the most endangered animal species in Russia were formed [ according to / in accordance with] the results obtained by scientists after prolonged research.

Thanks

[JMurray]

not a teacher

The lists of the most endangered animal species in Russia were formed [ according to / in accordance with] the results obtained by scientists after prolonged research.

In this context both phrases can mean "in compliance with", but I would use "in accordance with". I feel that here it expresses that meaning slightly more clearly.

[billmcd]

Hi,

Tell me, please, are there any differences between "according to" and "in accordancу with"? I've provided a sample sentence:

The lists of the most endangered animal species in Russia were formed [ according to / in accordance with] the results obtained by scientists after prolonged research.

Thanks

according to = based upon / in accordance with = in compliance. In your example/context use "according to".