account
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ccount
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British pronunciation
/əˈkaʊnt/

Definition & Meaning of "account"in English

Account
01

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

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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.
02

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

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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.
03

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

account definition and meaning

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.

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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.
04

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

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The book provides an account of the events leading to the revolution.
She gave a vivid account of her travels across Europe.
05

a short account of the news

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The newspaper printed an account of the mayor's speech.
We watched a television account of the election results.
06

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

07

importance or value

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His opinion is of great account in the company.
The matter is of little account to the committee.
08

grounds

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The delay occurred on account of heavy traffic.
Her illness is on account of fatigue.
09

the quality of taking advantage

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She acted with account to maximize her gain.
The strategy relied on account of weaknesses in the system.
10

the act of informing by verbal report

11

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

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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.
to account
01

to regard someone or something in a particular way

Complex Transitive: to account sb/sth as sth | to account sb/sth [adj]
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In the evaluation, creativity will be accounted as a valuable skill.
His decision to skip important meetings could not be accounted wise.
02

to provide a detailed explanation or justification for something

Transitive: to account for sth
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She had to account for her absence at the meeting with a valid explanation.
The manager asked him to account for the missing funds.
03

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

Intransitive: to account to sb
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The clerk must account to the finance officer for the cash register balance at the end of each shift.
Employees are required to account to the manager for petty cash.
04

to be the main cause or reason for something

Transitive: to account for an outcome
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The recent changes in policy account for the improvement in performance.
His lack of preparation accounts for the poor results on the test.
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