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/
Korean meaning: 책임을 져야 하는 상태; 누군가에게 또는 어떤 활동에 대한 책임
Korean pronunciation: 어-카운-터-빌-러-티 (강세: 빌)
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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).
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🔗Collocations
📝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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