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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

According to vs based on

Which is correct please?

Please revise the delivery according to/based on my comments below.

Thanks

  

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"according to" is better if you want your comments to be followed precisely. "based on" can be used if you expect them to interpret your comments more loosely and use their own judgment about what to do and how to do it. CJ

— CalifJim

  • "according to" is better if you want your comments to be followed precisely.
  • "based on" can be used if you expect them to interpret your comments more loosely and use their own judgment about what to do and how to do it.
  • CJ
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"according to" is better if you want your comments to be followed precisely. "based on" can be used if you expect them to interpret your comments more loosely and use their own judgment about what to do and how to do it.

CJ

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