account — a record of money received and spent; a description of events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a record of money received and spent; a description of events
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkaʊnt/
Example Sentences
- My Instagram account has more followers than my real friends.
- The detective asked for a detailed account of what happened.
- I can't account for why I ate the entire pizza by myself.
account
NOUN[/əˈkaʊnt/]
a record of money received and spent; a description of events
She checked her bank account before making the expensive purchase.
Students created online accounts to access their classes. (ACCESS + COUNT = ACCOUNT)
Count every penny to match the account amount!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'account' derives from Latin 'computare' (to calculate), which passed through French before entering English. Originally composed of 'com-' (together) and 'putare' (to reckon or settle), it originally meant 'to reckon together' or 'to calculate jointly'.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + computare (to calculate, reckon). The prefix 'ad-' (to, toward) combines with 'computare' to form 'accountare' in Old French, eventually becoming 'account' in Middle English.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My Instagram account has more followers than my real friends.”
“The detective asked for a detailed account of what happened.”
“I can't account for why I ate the entire pizza by myself.”
“Students must take their budget into account when choosing a university.”
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