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account

 
 
pronunciation:
kaUnt
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
phrases:
on account of, take into account
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a story or report; narrative.
He gave an interesting account of their vacation.Her account of the incident was different from her husband's.The police asked him to give an account of his actions on that night.
synonyms:
chronicle, description, narrative, recitation, record, relation, report, statement, story, tale, version
similar words:
commentary, declamation, elaboration, exposition, history, memoir, narration, portrayal, recital, rehearsal, representation, tidings
definition 2: a statement of the causes or reasons behind some action, event, or phenomenon.
The Big Bang Theory is one account of how the universe began.
synonyms:
explanation
definition 3: an explanation of conduct.
The examiner will expect a full account of our dealings with this client.
synonyms:
explanation
similar words:
justification
definition 4: ground or reason for carrying out some action; basis.
On no account should the guard leave his post.On what account are you requesting this information?
definition 5: an arrangement wherein a bank or other financial institution holds a customer's deposited funds so that the funds are safe but can be accessed at any time by the customer, or the conception of this arrangement as a container for the funds that are kept.
She set up an account at the local bank with a deposit of two thousand dollars.I don't have enough money in my account to pay the rent right now.
definition 6: a record of money spent or received.
According to your account at the bank, you made five deposits this month.
synonyms:
book, record, statement
similar words:
bill, bookkeeping, charge, check, computation, invoice, tally
definition 7: an arrangement that allows one to gain access to a computer, a computer application, or website when one enters a username and password that one has established.
In order to gain access to your health records online, you need to create an account on the clinic's website.
definition 8: an arrangement with a store or other business that allows a customer to pay for goods or services on credit offered by the store instead of the customer using cash at the time of sale or using a standard credit card. In such cases, the store generally offers its own store credit card.
The woman bought two dresses and charged them to her account.In past times, a customer with an account might only have to sign their name to the bill.
definition 9: an arrangement with a store or other business wherein a customer is given certain advantages or access to special services, typically in return for the customer supplying certain information and, often, permitting various forms of advertising through mail, email, or other form of communication.
I have an account with the store so I'm kept informed of major sales coming up.The department store offers a discount on purchases if you open an account with them.
definition 10: a company or person who is a client of a business.
The advertising agency was lucky to get two new accounts this fall.
similar words:
client, customer
definition 11: value or worth.
The opinions of the children were of little account to him.
synonyms:
consequence, distinction, import, importance, merit, note, regard, significance, use, value, worth
similar words:
dignity, esteem, honor, reputation, repute
definition 12: behalf.
Please don't stay up late on my account.On whose account are you making all these arrangements?
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phrase: on account of, take into account
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: accounts, accounting, accounted
definition 1: to explain (usually followed by "for").
I can't account for her feelings toward this horrible man.Her illness accounts for the paleness of her skin.The doctor is still having difficulty accounting for the man's death.
synonyms:
clarify, explain, illuminate, rationalize
similar words:
elucidate, interpret
definition 2: to provide a count or tally, esp. of money spent and taken in (usually followed by "for").
I can account for every dollar I spent.
synonyms:
explain, report on
similar words:
enumerate, tally
definition 3: to be the cause of (usually followed by "for").
He accounted for several runs in the ball game.Hard work accounts for his success.
synonyms:
achieve, generate, produce
similar words:
cause, create, effect, give rise to, occasion
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to regard as.
I account him of little worth to the company.
synonyms:
consider, count, deem, rate, regard
similar words:
appraise, assess, believe, estimate, gauge, judge, reckon, think of, value, view
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