take into account — to consider or include something when making a decision or judgment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to consider or include something when making a decision or judgment
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ˈɪntuː əˈkaʊnt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher said she would take into account our effort, not just the test scores.
- When choosing a restaurant, please take into account that I'm allergic to seafood and my wallet is allergic to expensive prices.
- The company failed to take into account the environmental impact of their new factory.
take into account
NOUN[/teɪk ˈɪntuː əˈkaʊnt/]
to consider or include something when making a decision or judgment
to consider or include something when making a decision or judgment
Count every cost and take into account the total amount!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines 'take' from Old English 'tacan' (to grasp or seize) with 'account' from Old French 'acont' (reckoning or narrative), which derives from Latin 'computare' (to calculate). The phrase developed in Middle English as a metaphorical expression meaning to mentally grasp or include something in one's reckoning.
Breakdown
take (grasp, seize) + into (preposition indicating direction/inclusion) + account (reckoning, calculation) = take into account (to include or consider in a judgment or decision)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher said she would take into account our effort, not just the test scores.”
“When choosing a restaurant, please take into account that I'm allergic to seafood and my wallet is allergic to expensive prices.”
“The company failed to take into account the environmental impact of their new factory.”
“My diet plan didn't take into account my grandmother's cooking skills - resistance is futile!”
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