Account

/ɐkˈa‍ʊnt/

/əˈkaʊnt/

Definitie & Betekenis van "account"

Account

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

rekening, account

a record or statement of financial transactions, typically detailing debits, credits, and balances

Example

The company 's account showed a significant increase in revenue for the quarter.

The auditor examined the company 's account to verify compliance with financial regulations.

The nonprofit organization 's account showed a decrease in donations compared to the previous year.

account, gebruikersaccount

an arrangement based on which a user is given a private and personalized access to an online platform, application, or computer

What is an "account"?

An account is a personal or organizational profile created on a platform, website, or service to access its features and content. It typically includes information such as the user's name, email, and preferences. Accounts are used to track activities, make purchases, interact with content, or access personalized services. For example, a social media account allows a person to post updates, follow others, and engage with content, while an email account enables sending and receiving messages. Accounts help identify and manage users on digital platforms.

Example

Setting up an account on the website allowed me to customize my preferences and access exclusive content.

You need to create an account to access the full range of features available on the app.

Her account was compromised, so she had to reset her password and update her security settings.

rekening, account

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Example

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

John transferred money from his checking account to his investment account to buy stocks.

The company 's accountant meticulously balanced the accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records.

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

Example

The book provides an account of the events leading to the revolution.

She gave a vivid account of her travels across Europe.

The witness ’s account of the incident helped the investigation.

verklaring, verslag

a short account of the news

verklaring, verslag

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

belang, waarde

importance or value

grond, basis

grounds

accounts, voordelen

the quality of taking advantage

verslag, uitleg

the act of informing by verbal report

verslag, omschrijving

a general description of an idea, a theory, or an event

Example

Her account of the historical event provided a new perspective on the cause of the conflict.

The newspaper published an account of the witness's experiences during the accident.

His account of the scientific theory was both detailed and accessible to a general audience.

to account

WERKWOORD

verantwoorden, rekening houden met

to provide a detailed explanation or justification for something

Transitive: to account for sth

Example

She had to account for her absence at the meeting with a valid explanation.

The manager asked him to account for the missing funds.

He was asked to account for his actions during the project review.

verantwoorden, opgeven

to provide a clear and accurate report or explanation of financial transactions

Intransitive: to account to sb

Example

The clerk must account to the finance officer for the cash register balance at the end of each shift.

verantwoorden voor, verklaren

to be the main cause or reason for something

Transitive: to account for an outcome

Example

The recent changes in policy account for the improvement in performance.

His lack of preparation accounts for the poor results on the test.

The new technology accounts for much of the company's growth.

beschouwen, rekening houden met

to regard someone or something in a particular way

Complex Transitive: to account sb/sth as sth | to account sb/sth [adj]

Example

In the evaluation, creativity will be accounted as a valuable skill.

His decision to skip important meetings could not be accounted wise.

Ignoring customer feedback could not be accounted as good business practice.

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