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to account for
[phrase form: account]
01
to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances
Transitive: to account for a situation
Examples
In the report, the analyst will account for the recent decline in sales.
02
to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome
Transitive: to account for an occurrence or outcome
Examples
A sudden increase in demand for electric cars can account for the rising prices of lithium.
03
to represent a specific amount or portion of a whole
Transitive: to account for a portion of a whole
Examples
In our team, experienced professionals account for the majority of the workforce.
