English dictionary
account
/@/'k/AU/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a record or narrative description of past events
ExamplesHe gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a short account of the news
ExamplesThe account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious.
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a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services
ExamplesHe asked to see the executive who handled his account.
Synonyms business relationshipSource: WordNet 3.0
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a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
ExamplesI expected a brief account.
Synonyms explanationSource: WordNet 3.0
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grounds
ExamplesDon't do it on my account.
The paper was rejected on account of its length.
Synonyms scoreSource: WordNet 3.0
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importance or value
ExamplesA person of considerable account.
He predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance.
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a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
ExamplesThey send me an accounting every month.
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the act of informing by verbal report
ExamplesBy all accounts they were a happy couple.
Synonyms reportSource: WordNet 3.0
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an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
ExamplesSend me an account of what I owe.
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the quality of taking advantage
ExamplesShe turned her writing skills to good account.
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A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian <i>account</i> of time.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
ExamplesPassing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam.
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keep an account of
Synonyms calculateSource: WordNet 3.0
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to give an account or representation of in words
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furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
ExamplesI can't account for the missing money.
Synonyms answer forSource: WordNet 3.0
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To reckon; to compute; to count.
Source: webster1913
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To render or receive an account or relation of particulars; as, an officer must <i>account</i> with or to the treasurer for money received.
Source: webster1913