Can you give me examples of "based on the results"?

The decision was made based on the results of the experiment. Her conclusion was based on the results of the survey.

What are some alternatives to "based on the results"?

drawing conclusions from the results in light of the results as shown by the results as indicated by the results in accordance with the results

Can you give me examples of "according to the results"?

According to the results, the hypothesis was proven correct. The project was successful according to the results.

What are some alternatives to "according to the results"?

as per the results in line with the results following the results in agreement with the results as revealed by the results

Which is correct:
"based on the results" or "according to the results"?

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based on the results

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to indicate that something is established or decided upon as a result of the results obtained.

Examples:

The decision was made based on the results of the experiment.
Her conclusion was based on the results of the survey.

Alternatives:

drawing conclusions from the results
in light of the results
as shown by the results
as indicated by the results
in accordance with the results

according to the results

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to attribute information to the results obtained, indicating that the information is in line with what the results show.

Examples:

According to the results, the hypothesis was proven correct.
The project was successful according to the results.

Alternatives:

as per the results
in line with the results
following the results
in agreement with the results
as revealed by the results

Both 'based on the results' and 'according to the results' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Based on the results' is used when the results are the foundation or support for something, while 'according to the results' is used to indicate that the information comes from the results.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

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Which is correct: "based on the results" or "according to the results"?

based on the results

according to the results

Which is correct:
"based on the results" or "according to the results"?