account

/ɐkˈa‍ʊnt/

/əˈkaʊnt/

[noun] [verb]

Account

[NOUN]

an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

synonyms : bill

invoice

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

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

synonyms : business relationship

a record or narrative description of past events

synonyms : chronicle

history

story

a short account of the news

synonyms : news report

report

story

write up

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

synonyms : explanation

importance or value

grounds

synonyms : score

the quality of taking advantage

the act of informing by verbal report

synonyms : report

a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

synonyms : account statement

accounting

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

to account

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to give an account or representation of in words

synonyms : describe

report

furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

synonyms : answer for

keep an account of

synonyms : calculate

be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

to be considered or regarded in a particular way

Examples

1. John's bank account is in credit by $500.

2. Then the punishment of individuals invariably took account of the harm or damage done to the victim.

3. I used to update my social media accounts weekly.

4. He gave a good account of himself in matches against Crewe and Chesterfield.

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