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Vocabulary Entry
accountability
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The quality or state of being accountable; responsibility.
Example Sentences
"The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in the team."
"We need to establish a system of accountability for our actions."
"Each member of the project was held to a standard of accountability."
V
verb
To hold someone responsible for their actions.
Example Sentences
"The committee will account for the funds used for the project."
"Leaders must be willing to account for their decisions."
"She will account for her mistakes during the presentation."
A
adjective
Describing a system or process that requires responsibility and answerability.
Example Sentences
"An accountable government is essential for a healthy democracy."
"She believes in an accountable approach to management."
"The organization has put in place an accountable framework for decision-making."