accountability — the quality or state of being accountable; responsibility to someone or for some activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being accountable; responsibility to someone or for some activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The politician promised more accountability but disappeared when the scandal broke.
- With great power comes great accountability - and great paperwork.
- The school introduced new accountability measures for student performance.
accountability
NOUN[/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/]
the quality or state of being accountable; responsibility to someone or for some activity
Taking responsibility for the outcome
True accountability means embracing responsibility and reliability!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'accounten' (to count or reckon), which derives from Old French 'aconter', combined with the suffix '-ability' meaning 'quality or state of'. The root traces back to Latin 'computare' (to calculate).
Breakdown
account (from Old French 'aconter', meaning to reckon or count) + -able (capable of being) + -ity (quality or state) = accountability
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📝Examples
“The politician promised more accountability but disappeared when the scandal broke.”
“With great power comes great accountability - and great paperwork.”
“The school introduced new accountability measures for student performance.”
“Transparency and accountability are essential for good governance.”
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