Cool MateMeaning of Accountability
the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
In simple words: Being responsible for your actions and their effects.
Accountability in a sentence
- proposals for greater police accountability
- the accountability of a company’s directors to the shareholders
How to use Accountability
Used in formal discussions about responsibility, ethics, or management. Not suitable for casual conversations or informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine keeping your 'accounts' straight — you take accountability for every transaction.
Related words
Collocations with Accountability
- lack of accountability
- expect accountability
- personal accountability
- shared accountability
Synonyms for Accountability
- responsibility
- liability
- answerability
- accountableness
Opposites of Accountability
- irresponsibility
- unaccountability
Common mistakes with Accountability
- Confused with 'accountable' — 'accountability' is a noun.
- Using in informal settings — it's too formal for casual speech.
- Mispronouncing the word — ensure to emphasize the 'count' part.
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Accountability in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
المساءلة
أن تكون مسؤولاً عن أفعالك وتأثيراتها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জবাবদিহিতা
আপনার কাজ এবং তার ফলাফলের জন্য দায়ী হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Rechenschaftspflicht
Verantwortlich für deine Handlungen und deren Auswirkungen sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Responsabilidad
Ser responsable de tus acciones y sus efectos.
- Persianفارسی
پاسخگویی
مسئولیت کارهات و نتیجههاشون رو به عهده گرفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Responsabilité
Être responsable de ses actions et de leurs conséquences.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जवाबदेही
अपने कार्यों और उनके प्रभावों के लिए जिम्मेदार होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Responsabilità
Essere responsabili delle proprie azioni e delle loro conseguenze.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Responsabilização
Ser responsável pelas suas ações e pelos seus efeitos.
- RussianРусский
Ответственность
Быть ответственным за свои действия и их последствия.
- Urduاردو
جوابدہی
اپنے اعمال اور ان کے اثرات کے ذمہ دار ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
问责制
对自己的行为及其后果负责。
More words like Accountability
- Responsibility
- Liability
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Accountability
What does Accountability mean?
Being responsible for your actions and their effects.
What is the definition of Accountability?
the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
How do you use Accountability in a sentence?
proposals for greater police accountability
Can you give another example of Accountability?
the accountability of a company’s directors to the shareholders
What are synonyms for Accountability?
Common alternatives include responsibility, liability, answerability, accountableness.
What is the opposite of Accountability?
Opposite meanings include irresponsibility, unaccountability.
What words go with Accountability?
It commonly pairs with lack of accountability, expect accountability, personal accountability, shared accountability.
What are common mistakes when using Accountability?
Confused with 'accountable' — 'accountability' is a noun. Using in informal settings — it's too formal for casual speech. Mispronouncing the word — ensure to emphasize the 'count' part.
How do you pronounce Accountability?
US: /["/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/"]/, UK: /["/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Accountability formal or informal?
"Accountability" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Accountability?
Used in formal discussions about responsibility, ethics, or management. Not suitable for casual conversations or informal contexts.
What CEFR level is Accountability?
"Accountability" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.