accountability
The state of being accountableThe state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
» We must have accountability.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
Verantwortlichkeit, Rechenschaftspflicht
отчётностьotčótnostʹ, подотчётностьpodotčótnostʹ, отве́тственностьotvétstvennostʹ
(uncountable, usually)An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.
responsibility to someone or for some activity
(uncountable, usually)An acceptance of good faith of one's responsibility for something and of its consequences.
(uncountable, usually)The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds.
компетентностьkompetentnostʹ
Examples
29 sentencesWe must have accountability.
I take accountability for my mistake.
They create a culture of accountability.
Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened.
A democracy requires accountability, and accountability requires transparency.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Forms
plural: accountabilities| Singular | accountability |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonyms- responsibility to someone or for some activity:answerabilityanswerableness
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable